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imprisoning

/ɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/

Traductions

imprisoninggerund / present participle

/ɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/

emprisonnantAu sens figuré, pour quelque chose qui enferme ou restreint comme une prison.

The imprisoning regulations prevented her from leaving the country.

Les règlements emprisonnants l'ont empêchée de quitter le pays.

Synonymes

locking up

imprisoningnoun

imprisonings

emprisonnement

The unjust imprisoning of political opponents sparked international outcry.

L'emprisonnement injuste des opposants politiques a suscité une indignation internationale.

Synonymes

imprisonverb

imprisoning

Gerund

imprisoned

Past Simple

imprisoned

Past Participle

imprisoning

Gerund

/ɪmˈprɪzən/

emprisonner

The judge decided to imprison the criminal for ten years.

Le juge a décidé d’emprisonner le criminel pendant dix ans.

Traductions supplémentaires

briderSens figuré : limiter ou entraver fortement.

incarcérerSoutenu, juridique.

Synonymes

hold captive

restrict

put behind bars

lock up

Antonymes

Définitions

imprisoninggerund / present participle

Confining, restricting, or holding someone or something as if in a prison.

The imprisoning regulations prevented her from leaving the country.

imprisoningnoun

The act or process of confining a person; imprisonment.

The unjust imprisoning of political opponents sparked international outcry.

imprisonverb

To confine someone in a prison or place of detention.

The judge decided to imprison the criminal for ten years.

To restrict or confine someone or something in a metaphorical sense.

She felt that her job was starting to imprison her creativity.