HOSTAGE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word hostage. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word hostage. (close relations)

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	captive				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war • an animal that is confined • a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion adjective satellite • being in captivity • giving or marked by complete attention to
	detainee				nounn
	noun • some held in custody
	prisoner				nounn
	noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
	abductee				nounn
	noun • An abducted person, in particular a person abducted by aliens.
	surety				nounn
	noun • something clearly established • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms • one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another • a guarantee that an obligation will be met

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