captive
The word “captive” has 2 syllables: cap-tive
It's pronounced as /ˈkæp.tɪv/
What is synonym and antonym for captive?
In the thesaurus, “captive” has 55 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for captive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for captive
- abducted
- abductee
- apprehended
- arrested
- arrestee
- beguiled
- behind bars
- bewitched
- bondman
- bondservant
- bondwoman
- bound
- caged
- capture
- captured
- caught
- charmed
- con
- confined
- convict
- coprisoner
- delighted
- detainee
- enraptured
- enslaved
- ensnared
- enthralled
- fascinated
- hostage
- hypnotized
- imprisoned
- in custody
- incarcerated
- incommunicado
- indentured
- infatuated
- interned
- internee
- jailbird
- jailed
- kidnaped
- kidnapee
- kidnapped
- kidnappee
- locked up
- occupied
- penned
- prisoner
- prisoner of war
- restricted
- slave
- subdued
- subjugated
- trapped
- under lock and key
Antonyms for captive
- abductor
- captor
- custodian
- delivered
- disillusioned
- emancipated
- enfranchised
- free
- free man
- freed
- guard
- guardian
- independent
- jailer
- jailor
- keeper
- kidnaper
- kidnapper
- liberated
- loose
- marshal
- marshall
- paroled
- released
- unconfined
- uninterested
- unrestrained
- warden
Meanings of captive
- noun
- One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
- One held prisoner.
- One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
- verb
- To capture; to take captive.
- adjective
- Held prisoner; not free; confined.
- Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
- Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
Example Sentences
- The lion was kept captive in the wildlife sanctuary.
- The hostages were held captive for several days before being rescued.
- She felt like a captive of her own fears.
- The movie portrayed the struggles of a captive trying to escape.
- Many animals in zoos live captive lives, away from their natural habitats.
On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to captive, such as: abducted, abductee, abductor, apprehended, arrested, arrestee, beguiled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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