Incarcerating Meaning in English
word · lemma: incarcerate
ˌɪnˈkɑɹsɝˌeɪtɪŋ
in-KAHR-sur-ay-ting
ɪnkˈɑːsəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
in-KAH-suh-ray-ting
Definition
To put someone in prison or keep them confined as a form of punishment.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and mainly used in legal, official, or news contexts. Often followed by the person being incarcerated ('incarcerating criminals'). Not used for casual situations; 'jail', 'imprison' are simpler synonyms.
Spanish: encarcelarPortuguese (BR): encarcerar - prenderPortuguese (PT): encarcerar - prenderChinese (Simplified): 监禁Chinese (Traditional): 監禁Hindi: कारावास करनाArabic: سجنBengali: কারাগারে পাঠানো - বন্দী করাRussian: заключать в тюрьму - лишать свободыJapanese: 投獄する - 拘束するVietnamese: giam giữ - bỏ tùKorean: 수감하다 - 구금하다Turkish: hapsedilmek - tutuklamakUrdu: قید کرنا - جیل بھیجناIndonesian: memenjarakan - mengurung
Example Sentences
The police are incarcerating the suspect tonight.
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The judge is incarcerating those who break the law.
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They are incarcerating dangerous criminals to protect the public.
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Many argue that incarcerating non-violent offenders does not solve underlying issues.
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He's criticized for incarcerating so many people for minor offenses.
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Instead of incarcerating youth, some support rehabilitation programs.
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