captive

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Synonyms: caitive, captiva

Antonyms: caitive, captiva

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Noun

1. One who has been [[captured]] or is otherwise [[confined]].
2. One held [[prisoner]].
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
4. A captive [[insurance company]], a subsidiary of a company used as its internal [[insurer]].

Adjective

1. Held prisoner; not [[free]]; confined.
2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
3. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|archaic}} To [[capture]]; to take captive.

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