Vocabulary
Incarcerated
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
imprison or confine
Urdu meaning
مقید، قید میں ہونا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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WITH the failing health of several incarcerated political leaders again in the news, the state risks inviting unnecessary criticism at a sensitive time.
Dawn Editorials —
Jailed PTI leaders
— 2026-04-15
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He also warned the government that the health of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan was a serious issue for the opposition, and that it should not be allowed to turn into a full-blown crisis.
Dawn Editorials —
Peace offering
— 2026-02-25
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Within two years, hundreds of sectarian terrorists, mainly belonging to Sunni and Shia militant groups were arrested,prosecuted and incarcerated.
Dawn Editorials —
Culture of impunity
— 2026-02-21
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7 ` 4 HE controversy surrounding the medical care, or lack thereof, given to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has shone a harsh spotlight on the intersection of politics and basic human rights in today`s Pakistan.
Dawn Editorials —
Poor optics
— 2026-02-19
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Mr Dogar, apparently reacting to Mr Sanaullah`s statement, proposed that the government arrange a meeting between PkMAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai, MWM chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, and incarcerated PTI leader Imran Khan.
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Helpful suggestions
— 2026-01-03
Synonyms
imprison, put in prison, send to prison, jail, lock up, take into custody
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