took captive (verb) capture: catch and forcefully hold
Sinonime: apprehend,
arrest,
bag*, bust,
catch, collar,
conquer, cop, gain control,
get,
grab*,
hook*,
land, nab, nail,
net,
occupy,
overwhelm,
pick up*,
pinch*, prehend, pull in, put the cuffs on, round up, run in,
secure,
seize,
snare,
snatch,
take, take captive, take into custody, take prisoner,
trap,
tumbleAntonime: free, let go,
liberate,
lose,
release