incarcerating

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or process of confining a person in prison or other institution, typically for punishment or rehabilitation.

  - "He was incarcerated for 10 years for robbery."
  - "The prison system is designed to incarcerate criminals and keep society safe."

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Synonyms

imprison , jail

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Rhymes

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impairing , repairing , sharing , waring

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Variants

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incarcerate , incarcerated , incarcerates , incarcerating

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'carcer' meaning 'a place for holding prisoners'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incarceration' comes from the Latin word 'carcer', meaning 'wagon' or 'cart'. In medieval times, prisoners were held in carts or wagons before being transported to their final destination.

2. The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with more than 2.3 million people in prison or jail.

3. Incarceration can have long-term effects on mental health, with studies showing increased rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD among former inmates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prison: A place where offenders are confined and detained in custody of law.

2. Rehabilitation: The process of helping someone who has been ill or injured to recover and return to a normal life.

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Culture

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Incarceration has been a significant topic in literature, with works such as '1984' by George Orwell exploring the psychological effects of long-term imprisonment. It is also a major issue in societal debates regarding criminal justice and rehabilitation.

How to Memorize "incarcerating"

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   - Imagine a person being handcuffed and taken away to a prison.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of confinement and punishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of the word 'Incarceration' stands for 'I'm confined, Can't escape, And need Rehabilitation'.

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