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take hostage

take someone hostage

to kidnap or seize someone to be a hostage. The terrorists planned to take the ambassador hostage. The entire family was taken hostage by the robber.
See also: hostage, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Oluwafemi-Western African, Yoruba
Deion-African American (Modern)
ÉVelyne-French
Chester['tʃestə]
Sewell['su:əl]
Benton[ben'tən]
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