Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incarcerate
verb
/ɪnˈkɑːrsəˌreɪt/
Definition
To confine someone in prison or a similar place.
Examples
- He was incarcerated for theft.
- The law aims to incarcerate repeat offenders.
- Many believe that we should focus on rehabilitation rather than simply incarcerating individuals.
Meaning
Incarcerate means to put a person in a place where they cannot leave, usually as a punishment for a crime.
Synonyms
- imprison
- detain
- confine
- lock up
- restrict
