Imprison and Pinch

Imprison

Imprison verb - To put in or as if in prison.
Usage example: in this society, we try to imprison criminals so that they can't do any more harm

Pinch and imprison are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pinch" instead a verb "Imprison".

Nearby Words: imprisonment, imprisoning

Pinch

Pinch verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.
Usage example: pinched the purse snatcher just two blocks from where he had robbed the old lady

Imprison and pinch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imprison" instead a verb "Pinch".

Nearby Words: pinched, pinching

Common collocations

people imprison people pinch people
enemies imprison enemies pinch enemies
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