jailing

[US]/ˈdʒeɪlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈdʒeɪlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of imprisoning or detaining someone

Phrases & Collocations

jailing suspects

jailing criminals

jailing offenders

jailing activists

jailing dissidents

jailing leaders

jailing protesters

jailing journalists

jailing politicians

jailing whistleblowers

Example Sentences

the jailing of political activists sparked widespread protests.

many people criticized the jailing of journalists for expressing their views.

the jailing of innocent individuals is a serious violation of human rights.

after the jailing of the leader, the movement lost momentum.

the government defended the jailing as necessary for national security.

activists are calling for the jailing of corrupt officials.

the jailing of protestors raised questions about freedom of speech.

her jailing was seen as a warning to others who might speak out.

the jailing of whistleblowers has a chilling effect on transparency.

he faced a lengthy jailing for his involvement in the crime.

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