hostage-taking
noun/ˈhɒstɪdʒ teɪkɪŋ/
/ˈhɑːstɪdʒ teɪkɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the act of capturing somebody and holding them prisoner, usually threatening to injure or kill them if people do not meet certain demands
- experience in handling hostage-taking situations
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