noun, plural captivities.
1.
the state or period of being held, imprisoned, enslaved, or confined.
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precaptivity, noun
semicaptivity, noun
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1. bondage,
servitude, slavery, thralldom, subjection;
imprisonment, confinement,
incarceration.
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1. freedom.
In June 2009, we escaped from captivity, bringing a sudden resolution of a captivity that seemed destined to
drag on for years.
Lawand was one of just nine lucky enough to escape after two months of captivity.
Militants have revealed a total of six videos of
Bergdahl in captivity, with various demands in exchange for his release.