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Captivity vs Imprison - What's the difference?

captivity | imprison |

As a noun captivity

is the state of being captive.

As a verb imprison is

to put in or as if in prison; confine.

captivity

English

Noun

(captivities)
  • The state of being captive.
  • (obsolete) A group of people/beings captive.
  • The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.

    • See also

    * captive * captor

    imprison

    English

    Alternative forms

    * emprison

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To put in or as if in prison; confine.

    • Synonyms

    * bang up * gaol, jail * lock up * put away * (British, colloquial) sent to the Tower “imprisoned” * See also

    Derived terms

    * imprisoner * imprisonment