jailing

NOUN

arrest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capture detention imprisonment incarceration

STRONG

accommodation apprehension appropriation bag bust captivity collar commitment confinement constraint crimp drop fall gaff glom grab heat hook mitt nab nail nick nip pickle pinch pull restraining sequestering snare sweep

WEAK

booby trap pick up preventive custody protective custody pull in run-in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

freedom release

STRONG

liberation refusal rise

WEAK

activation encouragement letting go

NOUN

imprisonment

Synonyms

WEAK

capturing confining detaining immuring imprisoning incarcerating locking up quarantining

Antonyms

WEAK

discharge freedom liberating liberty release

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in 2024 that Canberra was "gravely concerned" about the jailing of Ng and other Hong Kong activists.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Following Sansal's jailing, French officials arrested Algerian influencers in France on "terror" propaganda charges, and there were tit-for-tat expulsions of officials working in both countries.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

ICE held her incommunicado for 24 hours and then shuffled her through three states before jailing her in Louisiana.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2025

Bukele made a name for himself by jailing tens of thousands of alleged gang members, which has helped to bring down the homicide rate in the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

By not jailing her, the judge left her no way to appeal.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

jailing

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