Perpetual captivity

Definitions

A state of being confined or imprisoned for an indefinite or infinite period of time.

A condition of permanent restriction or lack of freedom from which there is no release.

Examples

The rare bird was rescued from perpetual captivity after being kept in a cramped cage for over a decade.

In the dystopian novel, the protagonist struggles to find a way to escape his perpetual captivity within the high-security facility.

Synonyms

Eternal imprisonment Endless confinement Lifelong bondage Permanent incarceration Everlasting detention

Antonyms

Temporary freedom Brief liberation Immediate release Fleeting liberty Short-term emancipation