encaptive

/ɛnˈkæptɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

held captive, in a state of being confined or imprisoned

“The politician was held encaptive by the protesters outside the building.”

2. noun

a person who is held captive

“The news reported on the tragic story of a young woman who was an encaptive of human traffickers.”

Synonyms

  • captive
  • confined
  • imprisoned

Antonyms

  • free
  • liberated