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UK//aɪ fiːl aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ hɛld ˈhɒstɪdʒ//US//aɪ fil aɪm ˈbiɪŋ hɛld ˈhɑstɪdʒ//

Meaning of I feel I'm being held hostage

To be kept against one's will, typically in a threatening situation.

In simple words: I think someone is keeping me against my will.

I feel I'm being held hostage in a sentence

  • I feel I'm being held hostage in this meeting without any say.
  • Sometimes, I feel I'm being held hostage by my own responsibilities.
  • She called the police because she felt she was being held hostage.
  • In the argument, he exclaimed, 'I feel I'm being held hostage here!'
  • I never thought I would feel I'm being held hostage while traveling.

How to use I feel I'm being held hostage

Use when expressing a sense of captivity or no freedom. Avoid in lighthearted contexts; it's serious.

Grammar pattern

feel + object

Memory hint

Imagine being grabbed and kept in one place, like a movie hostage scene.

Related words

Collocations with I feel I'm being held hostage

  • feel hostage
  • held hostage
  • being held hostage

Synonyms for I feel I'm being held hostage

  • captured
  • detained
  • imprisoned
  • confined
  • secured

Common mistakes with I feel I'm being held hostage

  • Confusing 'held hostage' with 'held back' which means to be prevented from progressing.
  • Using it in a non-serious context like joking, which can undermine its seriousness.

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Frequently asked questions about I feel I'm being held hostage

What does I feel I'm being held hostage mean?

I think someone is keeping me against my will.

What is the definition of I feel I'm being held hostage?

To be kept against one's will, typically in a threatening situation.

How do you use I feel I'm being held hostage in a sentence?

I feel I'm being held hostage in this meeting without any say.

Can you give another example of I feel I'm being held hostage?

Sometimes, I feel I'm being held hostage by my own responsibilities.

What are synonyms for I feel I'm being held hostage?

Common alternatives include captured, detained, imprisoned, confined, secured.

What words go with I feel I'm being held hostage?

It commonly pairs with feel hostage, held hostage, being held hostage.

What are common mistakes when using I feel I'm being held hostage?

Confusing 'held hostage' with 'held back' which means to be prevented from progressing. Using it in a non-serious context like joking, which can undermine its seriousness.

How do you pronounce I feel I'm being held hostage?

US: //aɪ fil aɪm ˈbiɪŋ hɛld ˈhɑstɪdʒ//, UK: //aɪ fiːl aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ hɛld ˈhɒstɪdʒ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I feel I'm being held hostage?

Use when expressing a sense of captivity or no freedom. Avoid in lighthearted contexts; it's serious.