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captive

/ˈkæptɪv/ · noun

Meaning

  1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
  2. One held prisoner.
  3. One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
  4. To capture; to take captive.
  5. Held prisoner; not free; confined.
  6. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
  7. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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