Imprisons

To confine or restrain someone or something within limits, physically or metaphorically. This can involve physical confinement, such as a jail cell, or figurative restriction, such as being held back by fear, societal expectations, or other constraints. Imprisonment aims to limit freedom, liberty, and movement, whether of a person, animal, or idea. The act signifies a loss of autonomy and control, often entailing isolation and a loss of agency. The term encompasses both the deliberate act of putting someone behind bars, as well as the unintentional or passive entrapment within certain circumstances.

Imprisons meaning with examples

• The corrupt regime imprisons political dissidents, silencing opposition and maintaining its grip on power through fear and oppression. The incarcerated activists are often held in inhumane conditions, denied basic rights, and subjected to psychological torture to break their spirits. Their imprisonment serves as a warning to others who might dare to speak out against the government.
• The artist felt that the commercial pressures of the gallery system imprisons their creative freedom, demanding they create predictable works for sale. This artist believes they should be free to experiment and explore different artistic avenues, but is now trapped in a cycle that will never free them. He finds the boundaries too restrictive.
• The dog, after being caught, was *imprisoned* in a small crate during the long journey. It whimpered constantly as it was deprived of its usual freedom to roam and explore, with no room to stretch its legs. After so long in this prison, it was so excited when they arrived and took him out.
• Economic hardship can imprisons many families, forcing them to stay in cycle of debt. They struggle to escape the cycle of poverty, with limited opportunities for education, healthcare, or upward mobility. The constraints that have been imposed upon them make it difficult to improve their living conditions and break free from the constraints.