Incarceration Definition & Meaning
incarceration
- noun
- the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"
"Incarceration" in song lyrics
See how incarceration is used in real songs:
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"To be behind bars, facin incarceration"
Blueprint — Lo-Fi Funk -
"Strictly consecration for my people seem to be in a state of incarceration"
Boogiemonsters — Bodya -
"Take rocks then flip 'em, avoidin incarceration"
Chino XL — Even if it Kills Me
Words that rhyme with incarceration
Usage tips for "incarceration"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does incarceration mean?
- the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"
- What part of speech is incarceration?
- Incarceration is a noun.