caged
/keɪdʒd/
ADJECTIVE
1. Confined inside a cage
Kept inside a cage or enclosed structure, typically preventing an animal or person from moving freely or escaping.
1.1. Animals kept in captivity
Used to describe animals that are kept inside cages or enclosures, preventing them from roaming freely in their natural environment.
Synonyms
- captive
- confined
- penned
- enclosed
- imprisoned
- trapped
- restrained
Antonyms
- free
- released
- liberated
- wild
Examples
- The caged birds were unable to fly freely across the forest.
- The rescued lion had spent most of its life caged in a small enclosure.
- Animal welfare groups campaigned against keeping wild animals caged for entertainment.
Related Words
1.2. People held in confinement
Used to describe people who are imprisoned, detained, or physically confined in a restricted space against their freedom.
Synonyms
- imprisoned
- incarcerated
- jailed
- detained
- locked up
- incustody
- enslaved
Antonyms
- free
- liberated
- released
- independent
Examples
- The caged prisoners waited for their release.
- The political activists felt caged by the oppressive regime.
Related Words
- prison
- jail
- captivity
- detention
- incarceration
- restraint
ADJECTIVE
2. Restricted in freedom or opportunities
Unable to act, move, develop, or express oneself freely because of restrictions, limitations, or controlling circumstances.
2.1. Emotional and psychological restriction
Used figuratively to describe someone who feels trapped, powerless, or unable to pursue personal desires because of emotional pressure or restrictive circumstances.
Synonyms
- trapped
- confined
- restrained
- restricted
- imprisoned
- enslaved
- bound
- pent up
Antonyms
- free
- independent
- liberated
- unrestricted
Examples
- She felt caged by the expectations imposed on her by society.
- He was tired of living a caged existence without the freedom to make his own decisions.
- The artist refused to remain caged by traditional expectations.
Related Words
- oppression
- frustration
- constraint
- helplessness
- limitation
- entrapment
2.2. Limited movement or physical freedom
Used to describe someone or something prevented from moving freely or confined within physical boundaries or restrictions.
Synonyms
- confined
- hemmed in
- fenced in
- bounded
- enclosed
- restrained
- restricted
Antonyms
- unconfined
- unrestricted
- free
- unbounded
Examples
- The animals remained caged behind strong metal barriers.
- The protesters felt caged within the heavily guarded compound.
Related Words
- barrier
- boundary
- obstruction
- confinement
- restriction
- enclosure