Immure – To enclose, confine or lock up someone against their will

(Pronounced ih-myoor)

To remember the definition of the word immure, use the following mnemonic:

If you produce impure (immure) products then you will be locked up.

Or use the following mnemonic:

Impure (immure) thoughts will get you locked up. 

Examples of  immure in a sentence

If he was caught he knew they would immure him in prison for life. 

She was immured in her room by her mother for her appalling behaviour. 

They didn't want to immure the cat in the pet carrier, but she needed taking to the vets.