Captive

Definitions

1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
2. One held prisoner.
3. One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
   figuratively
4. A captive insurance company, a subsidiary of a company used as its internal insurer.

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Examples

“I envy not in any moods ⁠The captive void of noble rage, ⁠The linnet born within the cage, That never knew the summer woods: […]”

“When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place⟳, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let⟳ him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him. The captive made no resistance[…].”

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