imprigionare

Definitions of imprigionare
  1. verb
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
    synonyms: incarcerare
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    type of:
    circoscrivere, detenere
    deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  2. verb
    catch in or as if in a trap
    synonyms: impaniare, intrappolare, irretire
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    type of:
    accalappiare, catturare, irretire, pigliare, prendere
    capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
  3. verb
    confine as if in a prison
    synonyms: rinchiudere
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    type of:
    circoscrivere, detenere
    deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  4. verb
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    synonyms: impacchettare, legare, rilegare
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    antonyms:
    disciogliere, liberare, slegare
    undo the ties of
    types:
    riannodare
    tie again or anew
    type of:
    accaparrare, allacciare, assicurare, attaccare, fermare, fissare, legare, raccomandare
    cause to be firmly attached
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