Vocabulary Entry

hostage

|noun • verb

noun

A person held captive or in detention, often in exchange for concessions.

Example Sentences

"The group took a hostage during the bank robbery."

"Efforts to negotiate the hostage's release were ongoing."

"She was relieved when the hostage was returned safely."

verb

Example Sentences

"The criminals threatened to hostage the mayor unless their demands were met."

"He felt that his career was hostage to his boss's whims."

"The situation escalated as the suspect began to hostage the entire building."