imprison
verb9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.6
To imprison someone based on a mistake or incorrect judgement.
To imprison someone illegally or unfairly.
To imprison someone in a way that is not morally right or fair.
To imprison someone for a crime they did not commit or on false evidence.
To put someone in prison for an unknown or unlimited period of time.
To put someone in prison for a short period of time.
Used metaphorically to describe a situation that severely restricts someone's freedom, as if they were in prison.
imprison for7.0
To specify the reason for imprisonment, such as a crime or debt.
imprison in6.5
To specify the location of imprisonment, such as a jail, prison, or dungeon.