enjail

/ɛnˈdʒeɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to put into jail or prison; to imprison

“The judge decided to enjail the defendant for the rest of his life.”

2. verb

to imprison or confine someone, especially for a short time

“The police enjailed the suspect until further investigation.”

3. noun

the act of imprisoning or putting someone into jail

“The enjail of the activist sparked widespread protests.”

Synonyms

  • imprison
  • incarcerate

Antonyms

  • free
  • release