captive

/kˈæptɪv/

/ˈkæptɪv/

Captive

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

synonyms : prisoner

an animal that is confined

a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion

captive

being in captivity

synonyms : confined

giving or marked by complete attention to

synonyms : absorbed

Examples

1. She was held captive in a castle.

2. Some factions of Boko Haram also use captives in their terrorist operations.

3. Twelve remain captives.

4. The recoil spring is captive inside here