imprisonment
nounHow many syllables in imprisonment?
There are 4 syllables in the word imprisonment.How to pronounce imprisonment:
Definition of imprisonment:
- imprisonment (noun):
- the state of being kept in confinement
- putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment.
Synonyms for imprisonment:
captivity
confinement
custody
detention
durance
duress
immurement
impoundment
incarceration
internment
penalisation
penalization
porridge
prison
punishment
Antonyms for imprisonment:
absolution
acquittal
acquittance
activation
aid
allowance
assistance
calmness
clemency
discharge
ease
emancipation
encouragement
escape
exculpation
exemption
exoneration
freedom
freeing
help
independence
letting go
liberalisation
liberalization
liberating
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