kidnapper
noun/ˈkɪdˌnæpər/
Frequency rank: #16,149 most common English word
Meaning
A person who illegally takes someone by force and holds them, usually to demand a ransom.
Example sentence
The detective worked tirelessly to find the kidnapper before any harm came to the child.
Synonyms & related words
- abductor
- captor
- snatcher
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