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6 Definitions of: captive
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- noun, a person or animal that is confined or restrained, esp a prisoner of war
- noun, a person whose behaviour is dominated by some emotion
- adjective, held as prisoner
- adjective, held under restriction or control; confined
- adjective, captivated; enraptured
- adjective, unable by circumstances to avoid speeches, advertisements, etc (esp in the phrase captive audience)
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| Synonyms: | incarcerate, hostage, prisoner, convict, prisoner of war, internee, confined, cage, imprison, enslave | And more... |
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