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CAPTIVE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word captive. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word captive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CAPTIVE

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prisoner
nounn
noun

• a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

convict
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

• a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense

verb

• find or declare guilty

detainee
nounn
noun

• some held in custody

hostage
nounn
noun

• a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

inmate
nounn
noun

• one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

• a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated

• a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

internee
nounn
noun

• a person who is interned

patient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

noun

• a person who requires medical care

• the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

absorbed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• giving or marked by complete attention to

• retained without reflection

confined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not invading healthy tissue

• not free to move about

adjective satellite

• being in captivity

engrossed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• giving or marked by complete attention to

• written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document

enwrapped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• giving or marked by complete attention to

imprisoned
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• being in captivity

intent
nounn
noun

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• the intended meaning of a communication

adjective satellite

• giving or marked by complete attention to

jailed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• being in captivity

rapt
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• feeling great rapture or delight

• giving or marked by complete attention to

wrapped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• enclosed securely in a covering of paper or the like

adjective satellite

• covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

• giving or marked by complete attention to

Best Hypernyms For CAPTIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for captive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
animal beast brute creature detainee fauna hostage inmate prisoner unfortunate
Phrases (3)
animate beingemotional personunfortunate person

Alternatives for PRISONER

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