Hostage standoff Synonyms

We can't find synonyms for the phrase "Hostage standoff", but we have synonyms for terms, you can combine them.

Hostage Synonyms

Standoff Synonyms

HS abbreviation

HS is an abbreviation for Hostage Standoff
What does HS stand for?
HS stands for "Hostage Standoff"

Definitions for Hostage


  • (noun) a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

Definitions for Standoff


  • (noun) a situation in which neither participant in a contest , competition , or struggle comes out ahead of the other
  • (noun) a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
  • (adjective) having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others