capture Play verbTake into one's possession or control by force.nounThe action of capturing or of being captured. SYNONYMS abductannexapprehendarrestbagbeachbustcarry offcatchcollarconquerdetainensnarefeel someone's collargainhaul inhookimprisonincarcerateinvadelandlay hold ofliftnabnailnetnickoccupypick uppinchpull-input behind barsput under lock and keyput/throw in jailreel inrun insecureseizesnaresubjugatetaketake captivetake into custodytake overtake possession oftake prisonertrapwin