captive - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an animal that is confined

Synonyms

• captive

More generic

• animal
• animate being
• beast
• brute
• creature
• fauna

Noun

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

Synonyms

• captive

More generic

• emotional person

Noun

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

Synonyms

• captive
• prisoner

More generic

• unfortunate
• unfortunate person

More specific

• POW
• con
• convict
• detainee
• hostage
• inmate
• internee
• political detainee
• political prisoner
• prisoner of war
• surety
• yard bird
• yardbird

Adjective

giving or marked by complete attention to

Synonyms

• absorbed
• captive
• engrossed
• enwrapped
• intent
• wrapped

Related

• attentive

Adjective

being in captivity

Synonyms

• captive
• confined
• imprisoned
• jailed

Related

• unfree

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