Held
Held adjective - Occupied or in the control of; often used in combination.
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And I Must Scream: The cryogenic stasis prisoners are being held in has a tendency to break the minds of certain people subjected to it.
Source: Film / Lockout - Go-Go Enslavement: Lette is subjected to this while being held hostage by Governor Dimka.
Source: Webcomic / The Law of Purple -
Starbuck is missing, held prisoner by Leoben and subjected to Mind Rape with no way to reach her husband or allies.
Source: Darkest Hour
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