Captivity, n.
Etymology: [L. captivitas: cf. F. captivité.]
1. The state of being a captive or a prisoner. More celebrated in his captivity that in his greatest triumphs. Dryden.
2. A state of being under control; subjection of the will or affections; bondage. Sink in the soft captivity together. Addison.
Syn. -- Imprisonment; confinement; bondage; subjection; servitude; slavery; thralldom; serfdom.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists captivity only as an antonym, under liberty.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given