incarcerate
UK: ɪnˈkɑː.sər.eɪt | US: ɪnˈkɑːr.sə.reɪt
vt. to imprison or confine someone
vt. to restrict freedom of movement
The word "incarcerate" derives from Latin incarcerare, combining in- (meaning "in") and carcer (meaning "prison"). The root carcer evolved into English words like "incarceration" and reflects the concept of confinement. Over time, the verb suffix -ate was added to form the action of imprisoning. The logical progression ties directly to physical or metaphorical restriction.
The judge decided to incarcerate the criminal for ten years.
Wrongful convictions can lead to innocent people being incarcerated.
Some activists argue that society over-relies on incarcerating non-violent offenders.
The regime used laws to incarcerate political dissidents.
Modern reforms aim to reduce the number of incarcerated youth.