Hostage — synonyms, definition

1. hostage (a)

captive enslaved imprisoned incarcerated jailed restrained restricted

2. hostage (Noun)

bail bond bondman captive con contract convict deposit enslaved forfeit guaranty imprisoned incarcerated jailbird jailed pawn pledge prisoner promise restrained • • •

hostage (Noun) — A prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms. ex. "The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage"

captive prisoner