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HOSTAGE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word hostage. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word hostage. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for HOSTAGE

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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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