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cap·tive
 captive
- pronunciation:
- kaep
tihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who is confined or subjugated, such as a prisoner.
The captives were taken away in chains.- synonyms:
- prisoner
- similar words:
- convict, hostage, internee, jailbird
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| definition 2: |
one who is dominated or enslaved.
He is a captive of his drinking problem.She was a captive of her own feelings of guilt.- synonyms:
- hostage, prisoner, slave
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| related words: |
capture, casualty, pawn |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
imprisoned or subjugated, as in war.
The captive soldiers lived in tiny huts.- synonyms:
- imprisoned, subjugated
- similar words:
- conquered
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| definition 2: |
held in confinement or restraint.
The captive dogs barked pitifully.- synonyms:
- confined, imprisoned, restrained
- similar words:
- caged, incarcerated, locked up, penned
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| definition 3: |
held involuntarily or by obligation.
Members of the staff formed a captive audience for the chairman's tirades.- synonyms:
- involuntary
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| definition 4: |
held by charm or beauty; captivated.
Her captive lover gazed upon her as she danced.- synonyms:
- captivated, spellbound
- similar words:
- charmed, fascinated
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