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Meaning of the word incarcerate in English

What does incarcerate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

incarcerate

US /ɪnˈkɑːr.sə.reɪt/

UK /ɪnˈkɑː.sər.eɪt/

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Verb

imprison or confine

Example:

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The court decided to incarcerate the criminal for ten years.

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Many political prisoners were incarcerated without trial.

Synonym:

imprison jail confine detain lock up

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