To have possession or custody of (a person) as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand.

(transitive) To take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand; to take as hostage.

An action or remark that is considered unwise because it could invoke trouble or be difficult to live up to.

Alternative spelling of hostage-taker

plural of hostage-taker

plural of hostage taker

One who is responsible for capturing one or more people and using their detainment and the threat to their well-being as a means of gaining power and leverage in the pursuit of their interests.

present participle of hold hostage

simple past tense and past participle of hold hostage

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold hostage