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captive

Posted on March 13, 2024March 7, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun

one who is confined or subjugated, such as a prisoner.
The captives were taken away in chains.

adjective

imprisoned or subjugated, as in war.
The captive soldiers lived in tiny huts.
The men were held captive for twenty days.

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