Definition & Meaning of "kidnapper"in English

Kidnapper

someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

kidnappers

Examples

The kidnapper demanded a large ransom in exchange for the safe return of the child.

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