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captivity
noun
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How to pronounce captivity:

Definition of captivity:

captivity (noun):
the state of being captive
the state of being imprisoned.
the state of being kept in confinement

Synonyms for captivity:

custodyprisonrestraintconfinementimprisonmentbondagedetentionincarceration

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