Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
immure
verb
i-ˈmyu̇r
Definition
To enclose or confine someone against their will; to imprison or shut in.
Examples
- After the scandal, the former politician chose to immure himself in his estate, away from the public eye.
- The artist felt immured by the demands of fame, longing for a simpler life.
Meaning
To be locked away, restricted, or confined.
Synonyms
- Enclose
- Imprison
- Confine
- Shut in
