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CAPTIVES

(noun, adj.sat)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Captives.

Captives - as a noun

A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prisoner10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unfortunate14unfortunate person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An animal that is confined

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

Captives - as an adjective satellite

Being in captivity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confined14imprisoned15jailed14

Giving or marked by complete attention to

Example: "That engrossed look of rapt delight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorbed13engrossed11enwrapped17intent6rapt6wrapped15

Example Sentences

"The captives were treated harshly by their kidnappers."
"The soldiers managed to rescue all the captives from the enemy base."
"The captives were grateful to be released after months of captivity."
"The captives were kept in a dark and cramped cell."
"The captives were bound and gagged by their captors."
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Word Game Points

Is CAPTIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, captives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAPTIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CAPTIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, captives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAPTIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CAPTIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, captives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAPTIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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