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Vocabulary Entry
jailed
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To confine in or as if in a jail.
Example Sentences
"He was jailed for his involvement in the robbery."
"After the trial, the judge decided to jail the offenders for a long time."
"The activist was jailed for protesting against the government."
A
adjective
Being in prison or confined; lacking freedom.
Example Sentences
"The jailed suspect was denied bail."
"Many jailed individuals have their rights restricted."
"Jailed politicians often become symbols of resistance."