Immure
verb
To lock someone in a place where they can't escape.
The cruel king decided to immure the rebellious knight in the castle tower.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To enclose or surround tightly, blocking escape or entry.
They decided to immure the ancient artifacts in a secure vault for protection.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To lock someone in a place where they can't escape.
The cruel king decided to immure the rebellious knight in the castle tower.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To enclose or surround tightly, blocking escape or entry.
They decided to immure the ancient artifacts in a secure vault for protection.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative feel, implying harsh or unfair confinement.
The protestors felt immured by the heavy police presence.
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Act
The action of immuring is typically forceful and against the will of the person confined.
The pirate was immured in the brig for plotting a mutiny.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Barriers
The confinement usually involves physical barriers, like walls or bars.
The patient was immured in a padded room for safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative feel, implying harsh or unfair confinement.
The protestors felt immured by the heavy police presence.
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Act
The action of immuring is typically forceful and against the will of the person confined.
The pirate was immured in the brig for plotting a mutiny.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Barriers
The confinement usually involves physical barriers, like walls or bars.
The patient was immured in a padded room for safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative feel, implying harsh or unfair confinement.
The protestors felt immured by the heavy police presence.
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Act
The action of immuring is typically forceful and against the will of the person confined.
The pirate was immured in the brig for plotting a mutiny.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Barriers
The confinement usually involves physical barriers, like walls or bars.
The patient was immured in a padded room for safety.
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