imprison

Signification (Anglais)

To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.

Fréquence

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Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ɪmˈpɹɪzən/
Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

Inherited from Middle English imprisonen, emprisounen, emprisonen, from Old French emprisonner. Equivalent to im- + prison.

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