noun

kidnapper

KIHD-nap

Kidnapper (noun) means a person who unlawfully seizes and holds someone captive. Example: “The kidnapper demanded a million dollars for the child's safe return.”

noun

A person who unlawfully seizes and holds someone captive.

"The kidnapper demanded a million dollars for the child's safe return."

How to use kidnapper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who commits the crime of kidnapping.

Common pairings

convicted kidnapper the kidnapper's demands

Word forms

kidnappers plural

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Etymology

From "kidnap" + the agent suffix "-er."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for kidnapper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kidnapper” mean?

The word “kidnapper” means a person who unlawfully seizes and holds someone captive. In plain terms, someone who commits the crime of kidnapping.

How do you pronounce “kidnapper”?

“Kidnapper” is pronounced KIHD-nap (/ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kidnapper” in a sentence?

Here is “kidnapper” used in a sentence: “The kidnapper demanded a million dollars for the child's safe return.”

What part of speech is “kidnapper”?

“Kidnapper” is a noun.

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