noun
someone held prisoner by one person or group in an attempt to persuade or force another person or group to satisfy certain conditions or meet certain demands.
The police did what they could to capture the gunman without injuring the hostages.
noun
someone held prisoner by one person or group in an attempt to persuade or force another person or group to satisfy certain conditions or meet certain demands.
The police did what they could to capture the gunman without injuring the hostages.