Synonyms of the word

hostage

• n. A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations…
• adj. Held captive. See hold hostage.

captive

• n. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
• n. One held prisoner.
• n. (figuratively) One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
• adj. Held prisoner; not free; confined.
• adj. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
• adj. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
• v. (transitive, archaic) To capture; to take captive.

prisoner

• n. A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
• n. Any person held against their will.

surety

• n. Certainty.
• n. That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
• n. (law) A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
• n. A substitute; a hostage.
• n. Evidence; confirmation; warrant.