cap·tiv·i·ty (k p-t v -t )n. pl. cap·tiv·i·ties The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved. |
captivity [kæpˈtɪvɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. the condition of being captive; imprisonment
2. the period of imprisonment
Captivity
See also punishment; slavery.
1. Obsolete, the act of confining, as in a narrow space.
2. restriction of liberty.
2. restriction of liberty.
the process of confining with a buckle or padlock. See also sex.
a secret place of imprisonment, usually with only one opening in the top, as found in some old castles.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  captivity - the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"confinement - the state of being confined; "he was held in confinement" durance - imprisonment (especially for a long time) life imprisonment - a sentence of imprisonment until death internment - confinement during wartime |
| 2. | captivity - the state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare subjection, subjugation - forced submission to control by others |
captivity
noun confinement, custody, detention, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, durance (archaic), restraint An American missionary was released today after more than two months of captivity.
Quotations
"A robin red breast in a cage"
"Puts all Heaven in a rage" [William Blake Auguries of Innocence]
"A robin red breast in a cage"
"Puts all Heaven in a rage" [William Blake Auguries of Innocence]
Translations
captivity [kæpˈtɪvɪtɪ] N → cautiverio m, cautividad f
bred in captivity → criado en cautividad
to hold or keep sb in captivity → tener a algn en cautividad or en cautiverio
bred in captivity → criado en cautividad
to hold or keep sb in captivity → tener a algn en cautividad or en cautiverio
captivity
n → Gefangenschaft f
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