Antonyms for taking captive
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
Definition of taking captive
- As in capture : noun catching, forceful holding
- As in seize : verb abduct; take by force
- As in capture : verb catch and forcefully hold
Synonyms for taking captive
- abduction
- acquirement
- acquisition
- ambush
- annex
- apprehend
- apprehension
- appropriate
- appropriating
- appropriation
- arrest
- arrogate
- bag
- bust
- capture
- carry off
- catch
- claw
- clutch
- collar
- commandeer
- commandeering
- confiscate
- confiscation
- conquer
- cop
- drop
- ensnaring
- exact
- fall
- force
- gain
- gain control
- gaining
- get
- grab
- grasp
- grasping
- hijack
- hit the jackpot
- hook
- impound
- imprisonment
- incorporate
- kidnap
- knock off
- land
- laying hold of
- lift
- nab
- nail
- net
- obtaining
- occupation
- occupy
- overcome
- overpower
- overrun
- overwhelm
- pick up
- pinch
- pounce
- prehend
- pull
- pull in
- put the cuffs on
- round up
- run in
- secure
- securing
- seize
- seizing
- seizure
- snag
- snare
- snatch
- snatching
- spirit away
- subdue
- sweep
- take
- take by storm
- take captive
- take into custody
- take over
- take possession of
- take prisoner
- taking
- taking captive
- taking into custody
- throttle
- trap
- trapping
- trip
- tumble
- usurp
- winning
- wrench
Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019