HOSTAGE Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
hostage.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word hostage. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word hostage. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HOSTAGE
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| captive | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war • an animal that is confined • a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion adjective satellite • being in captivity • giving or marked by complete attention to | ||||||
| detainee | nounn | |||||
noun • some held in custody | ||||||
| prisoner | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war | ||||||
| abductee | nounn | |||||
noun • An abducted person, in particular a person abducted by aliens. | ||||||
| surety | nounn | |||||
noun • something clearly established • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms • one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another • a guarantee that an obligation will be met | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For HOSTAGE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
hostage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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