Antonyms for take captive
| Grammar : Verb |
Definition of take captive
- As in seize : verb abduct; take by force
- As in capture : verb catch and forcefully hold
Synonyms for take captive
- ambush
- annex
- apprehend
- appropriate
- arrest
- arrogate
- bag
- bust
- capture
- carry off
- catch
- claw
- clutch
- collar
- commandeer
- confiscate
- conquer
- cop
- exact
- force
- gain
- gain control
- get
- grab
- grasp
- hijack
- hook
- impound
- incorporate
- kidnap
- land
- lift
- nab
- nail
- net
- occupy
- overcome
- overpower
- overrun
- overwhelm
- pick up
- pinch
- pounce
- prehend
- pull in
- put the cuffs on
- round up
- run in
- secure
- seize
- snag
- snare
- snatch
- spirit away
- subdue
- take
- take by storm
- take captive
- take into custody
- take over
- take possession of
- take prisoner
- throttle
- trap
- tumble
- usurp
- wrench
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