Immure

Verb

Definition: To enclose or confine (someone) against their will.

Synonyms: Confine, Incarcerate, Imprison, Lock up

Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Release

Examples:

The prisoners were immured in tiny cells for months.
She felt immured in her own fears and insecurities, unable to break free.

Mnemonics:

"Immure" sounds like "injure," and being confined against your will can be emotionally injurious.

Etymology:

Origin:

From Latin "immurare" (literally meaning "to wall in"), derived from "in-" (in) + "murus" (wall).

Historical Usage:

The term "immure" has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the act of enclosing or confining someone.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Self-immured"

Explanation:

Refers to a person who willingly or voluntarily confines themselves or isolates themselves from society or others.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "immure" with "immense."

Explanation:

"Immure" means to enclose or confine, while "immense" means extremely large or vast. These two words have different meanings and should not be used interchangeably.