Kidnapper

//ˈkɪdnæpɚ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who kidnaps someone.
  2. 2
    someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) wordnet

Synonyms

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abductorcaptorcrimpkidnapersnatcher

Example

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"The kidnapper told me he'd kill Tom if I didn't show up alone."

Etymology

From kidnap + -er.

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