Synonyms for hostage
ˈhɒs tɪdʒhostage

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1. hostage

   Synonyms:
   sponsor, bail, surety

   Antonyms:
   dictator, conqueror

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1. hostage, suretynoun

   a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

   Synonyms:
   security, warrantor, warranter, guarantor, surety

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1. • Prisoner

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1. List of paraphrases for "hostage":

   hostages, hostage-taking, ransom

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1. Drew Thompson:

   The intense nationalism that was displayed in China upon Meng's return is an indication that Beijing's strategy was successful in their own eyes, we can therefore expect to see hostage-taking of foreign businesspeople as a recurring feature of China's diplomacy.

2. Christian Aid:

   Join us in praying for those who are being held hostage, the kidnappers and the families, friends and churches of those affected, as an organization, we commit this situation to God and trust him to see us through.

3. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid:

   In recent years the Republican leader and Republican senators have done everything possible to grind the will of the government to a halt, but now we're seeing something from the Republican leader that is far worse than his usual brand of obstruction. We're seeing an unprecedented attempt to hold hostage an entire branch of government.

4. Deisha Barnett:

   All customers and our two associates who were held hostage are safe. This was a very difficult situation and we are thankful for the quick response from law enforcement.

5. Lynda Vanartsdalen:

   At the time, we thought we were the only survivors, houston was still holding about 80 students hostage in a classroom, and no one knew what was going on.