jailed
/dʒeɪld/
ADJECTIVE
1. Being held in jail or prison
Being confined in a jail or prison, or held in legal custody.
1.1. Imprisoned or held in custody
Describes someone who is confined in prison or detained under legal authority.
Synonyms
- imprisoned
- incarcerated
- confined
- captive
- detained
- locked up
- held in custody
- behind bars
- in prison
- in jail
Antonyms
- free
- released
- liberated
- unconfined
Examples
- The jailed activist continued to communicate with supporters through letters.
- Several jailed prisoners were transferred to a different facility.
Related Words
- prison
- jail
- prisoner
- inmate
- captivity
- confinement
- detention
- incarceration
- custody
- imprisonment
VERB
2. Put into jail or prison
The past tense and past participle of jail, meaning to put someone in prison or confine them under legal authority.
2.1. Imprisoning and incarcerating someone
Describes the act of placing someone in jail or prison as a form of legal detention or punishment.
Synonyms
- imprisoned
- incarcerated
- confined
- locked up
- put behind bars
- detained
- committed to prison
- sent to prison
Antonyms
Examples
- The court jailed the defendant for five years.
- Several protesters were jailed after the demonstration.
Related Words
- imprison
- incarcerate
- detain
- confinement
- prison sentence
- arrest
- custody
- conviction
- punishment