Synonyms
Etymology

1. imprisonment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt'] putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • imprison (English)

Rhymes with Imprisonment

  • abandonment
  • abatement
  • aberrant
  • abhorrent
  • abortifacient
  • abridgement
  • absent
  • absorbent
  • abstinent
  • abundant
  • accelerant
  • accident
  • accompaniment
  • accompaniment
  • accomplishment
  • accountant
  • accouterment
  • accoutrement
  • achievement
  • acknowledgement

Sentences with imprisonment


1. Noun, singular or mass
State law might establish a penalty such as a term of imprisonment or a fine for desertion.

2. imprisonment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt'] the state of being imprisoned.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • imprison (English)

3. imprisonment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt'] the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison).

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • imprison (English)