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

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
Rachel and her husband Jon worked tirelessly to bring Hersh and the other hostages home, but on the 328th day of his captivity, Hersh was executed in a tunnel in Gaza.

— Will Croxton, CBS News, 23 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

After being released from prison into in-home confinement in December, Shah has officially completed her federal sentence.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
After his original arrest by the Mokena Police Department, Alsaidi was ordered released on conditions of electronic monitoring and home confinement by Will County Judge Theodore Jarz.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of confinement

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

Adan Osman Salat, 23, was sentenced to two years fixed and a possible 15 years on probation or in prison by 3rd District Judge Gabriel McCarthy, according to online court records and audio obtained by the Idaho Statesman.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
When the brothers arrived in court two days later, the jewel tones were ditched, and each wore a drab tan prison jumpsuit.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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