took captive
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Synonyms for took captive
verb abduct; take by force- ambush
- annex
- apprehend
- arrest
- capture
- catch
- commandeer
- confiscate
- force
- grab
- hijack
- impound
- kidnap
- occupy
- overrun
- pick up
- take
- take over
- appropriate
- arrogate
- bag
- bust
- claw
- clutch
- conquer
- exact
- gain
- get
- grasp
- hook
- incorporate
- lift
- nab
- nail
- overcome
- overpower
- overwhelm
- pounce
- secure
- snag
- snare
- subdue
- throttle
- trap
- usurp
- wrench
- carry off
- spirit away
- take by storm
- take captive
- take possession of
Antonyms for took captive
- be immune
- free
- give
- let go
- lose
- misunderstand
- offer
- release
- surrender
- yield
- drop
- fail
- forfeit
- give in
- give up
- liberate
- loosen
- miss
- pass
- unfasten
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.