The phrase "held in durance vile" means to be imprisoned or held captive against one's will. There are several synonyms for this phrase that convey a similar meaning. The words "incarcerated," "detained," "confined," and "locked up" have similar connotations to being held in durance vile. "Jailed," "imprisoned," "restricted," "captivated," and "enslaved" are additional words that can be used to describe the feeling of being held against one's will. All of these words denote a loss of freedom and the inability to move or act freely. They have a negative association and imply a sense of oppression and restriction.