prisonment

/ˈprɪzənmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being imprisoned or confined; a period of imprisonment.

“The lengthy prisonment had a profound impact on his mental health.”

2. noun

A place of imprisonment or confinement; a prison.

“The prisonment facilities in the city were overcrowded.”

3. noun

A feeling of confinement or restriction; a sense of being trapped.

“The prisonment of her schedule made her feel suffocated.”

Synonyms

  • confinement
  • imprisonment
  • incarceration

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberty
  • release