Take captive and Yield

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Yield is an antonym for take captive in topics: abduct, catch and forcefully hold.

Yield verb - To give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit).

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Take captive is an antonym for yield.

Nearby Words: yielding, yielded

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