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captive

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkæptɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkæptɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kaptiv)


captive
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Sense: Confined
Synonyms:
restrained Collocations, imprisoned, incarcerated, in one's power, bound Collocations, confined Collocations, restricted Collocations, constrained Collocations, in prison, in jail (US), held hostage, abducted, doing time (slang), doing porridge (UK), slang Collocations, in stir (US), kept prisoner, enslaved, locked up, locked away, detained, in custody, convicted, in bonds, in chains, shackled, fettered, in bondage, in captivity, shut away, shut up
Sense: Captivated
Synonyms:
enthralled, enraptured, enchanted Collocations, fascinated, captivated, thrilled Collocations, in thrall, interested Collocations, attentive Collocations, all ears (slang)
Synonyms:
prisoner, bondman, convict Collocations, hostage Collocations, slave Collocations, con Collocations (slang), detainee, lag Collocations (slang), jailbird (slang), prisoner of war, PoW, lifer (slang)

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