jailing
/ˈdʒeɪlɪŋ/
NOUN
1. The act of putting someone in jail
The act or process of placing someone in jail or prison under legal authority.
1.1. Imprisonment and incarceration
The act of confining someone in a prison or correctional facility as a legal punishment.
Synonyms
- imprisonment
- incarceration
- confinement
- detention
- internment
- immurement
- captivity
- custody
- committal
- locking up
Antonyms
- freedom
- liberty
- release
- liberation
- discharge
- emancipation
Examples
- The jailing of the political activists attracted international attention.
- The judge considered alternatives to the jailing of the first-time offender.
Related Words
- jail
- prison
- prisoner
- inmate
- incarceration
- imprisonment
- detention
- confinement
- custody
- sentence
1.2. Arrest and taking into custody
The act of apprehending someone and placing them under legal detention.
Synonyms
- arrest
- apprehension
- capture
- detainment
- seizure
- apprehending
- detaining
- taking into custody
- confinement
Antonyms
- release
- freedom
- liberation
- discharge
Examples
- The jailing of several suspects followed a lengthy police investigation.
- The unlawful jailing of the protesters sparked public criticism.
Related Words
- police
- law enforcement
- suspect
- arrest warrant
- custody
- detention
- apprehension
- incarceration
VERB
2. The act of imprisoning someone
The present participle of jail, describing the act of putting a person in prison or confining them under legal authority.
2.1. Imprisoning and confining people
The ongoing act of placing someone in jail, prison, or another form of confinement.
Synonyms
- imprisoning
- incarcerating
- confining
- detaining
- interning
- immuring
- locking up
- penning
- caging
- putting behind bars
- holding captive
- sending to prison
Antonyms
- freeing
- releasing
- liberating
- discharging
- acquitting
Examples
- The government is jailing individuals who violate the new law.
- The authorities are jailing the suspects while the investigation continues.
Related Words
- imprison
- incarcerate
- confine
- detain
- prison
- jail
- prisoner
- inmate
- confinement
- incarceration
2.2. Arresting and apprehending suspects
The act of capturing, arresting, or taking individuals into lawful custody.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- releasing
- freeing
- liberating
- discharging
Examples
- The police are jailing suspects connected to the organized crime network.
- Authorities began arresting and jailing members of the criminal organization.
Related Words
- arrest
- apprehension
- capture
- police
- suspect
- law enforcement
- custody
- detention