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Hostage

noun

/ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Meaning

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive

A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.

The rebels took several people as hostages.

held hostage

captive, prisoner, detainee, victim, pawn

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captive, prisoner, detainee, victim

Entry 2

captive, prisoner, detainee, pawn

captor, liberator, rescuer, free person, liberated, free

Entry 1

captor, liberator, rescuer, free person

Entry 2

liberated, free

take hostage, hostage situation, release hostages, release hostage, held hostage

Entry 1

take hostage, hostage situation, release hostages

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take hostage, release hostage, held hostage

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show