Captive and Detainee

Captive

Captive noun - One that has been taken and held in confinement.

Detainee is a synonym for captive in prisoner topic. In some cases you can use "Detainee" instead a noun "Captive", when it comes to topics like person held physically. popular alternative

Detainee

Detainee noun - Some held in custody.
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Synonyms for Detainee

Captive is a synonym for detainee in prisoner topic. You can use "Captive" instead a noun "Detainee", if it concerns topics such as person jailed for crime.

Nearby Words: detained, detainer
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