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Meaning Of Captive

  1. n.
    A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
  2. n.
    One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
  3. a.
    Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
  4. a.
    Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
  5. a.
    Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
  6. v. t.
    To take prisoner; to capture.



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