IMMUREMENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

immurement

noun

Definition of immurement

as in captivity

the act of confining or the state of being confined the immurement of Japanese-Americans continued for the duration of the war

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as in imprisonment

the state of being held in lawful custody condemned the long-term immurement of prisoners who have yet to be convicted of anything

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Noun

According to the Corps, an estimated 600 Azov brigade servicemen are among the thousands still in Russian captivity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
During his captivity, his siblings organized weekly jam sessions in his honor at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square.

— Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of captivity

Noun

Since my incarceration nearly six months ago, my metamorphosis has accelerated with new meaning.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Simply having charges filed can mean a job loss, losing custody of kids, incarceration for months or years waiting for a trial, financial hardship and stigma.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of incarceration

Noun

One of the hardest days After being detained at the border and months in ICE detention, Nika had briefly been allowed to live freely in California.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Authorities said the suspect will face charges at a detention hearing Monday morning at the Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Courthouse in downtown San Jose.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of detention

Noun

The jury did convict Rosado of driving under the influence and he was sentenced to five years in prison, but Rosado has been behind bars on a $2 million bail since 2021 so won't have to serve any additional time.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Over the course of Exile, one of Loktev’s subjects is poisoned; another receives a five-year prison sentence in absentia.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

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