kidnapper

Noun

Meaning

One who steals or forcibly carries away a human being; a manstealer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

snatcher abductor captor hostage taker pillager attacker kidnapping kidnap robber assailant burglar felon abuser hoodlum pincher
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Antonyms

liberator patsy goat target prey innocent
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Hypernyms

malefactor criminal outlaw crook felon captor

Hyponyms

crimp crimper seizer shanghaier

Related terms

kidnap

Examples

A kidnapper is no better than a rat, and I don't approve of his racket because it makes the kidnaped man's wife and kiddies worry so much. I shall be glad to help Chicago in this emergency. Al Capone

What were you doing with her?" I ask quietly. "Apart from questioning her about your whereabouts, I was listening to the most intriguing story about my life moonlighting as a kidnapper. Melina Marchetta

Add one magical dragon, one beautiful princess, and one evil kidnapper named Byron Boldface. Source: Internet

Along the way Humbert examines his legal status, which changes by the state and therefore by the day; in Alabama he’s a kidnapper, in Missouri he’s a legal guardian (he’s a sex offender everywhere). Source: Internet

According to a statement made available to Vanguard by Tony Opuiyo on behalf of the DSS, the joint operation also led to the arrest of 23 year-old Isaiah Suwe, an ally of wanted kidnapper, Terwase Awkaza aka Gana, who is on the run. Source: Internet

Jaipaul, received a call on the landline phone saying that Nicholas was kidnapped and the kidnapper demanded money for his release. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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