A captive is something that has been captured and can’t escape, like a prisoner of war or a panda in a zoo.
A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
Noun
an animal that is confined
Noun
a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion
Noun
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
Adjective S.
in captivity
Adjective S.
deeply moved; "sat completely still, enraptured by the music"; "listened with rapt admiration"; "rapt in reverie"
n.
A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy,
in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
n.
One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection;
one who is captivated.
a.
Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in
confinement.
a.
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
a.
Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to
confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
v. t.
To take prisoner; to capture.
Captive
Then, when I am thy captive, talk of chains.2.
Captive
A poor, miserable, captive thrall.2.
Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart Grossly grew captive to his honey words.3.
Captive
Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived.
A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
To take prisoner; to capture.
Usage Examples
Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.
Anarchism is the great liberator of man from the phantoms that have held him captive it is the arbiter and pacifier of the two forces for individual and social harmony.
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Other Usage ExamplesThe answer was that in Burundi, having a clean bill of health has taken on a very particular meaning: unless and until you have paid for your hospital treatment, you simply can't leave, you are in effect a captive.
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.