Hostage Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Hostage [hos-tij]

NOUN

Example

The terrorists took several hostages during the attack.

Many people were killed in the war and some others were taken back as the hostages.

Synonyms

Captive, Prisoner, Detainee, Pawn, Victim, Abductee, Kidnappee, Pledge

Antonyms

Liberator, Free Person, Savior, Rescuer, Benefactor, Emancipator, Protector, Guardian