Captor and Kidnaper

Captor

Captor noun - A person who captures and holds people or animals.
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Kidnaper and captor are semantically related in abductor topic. In some cases you can use "Kidnaper" instead a noun "Captor".

Nearby Words: capture, captive

Kidnaper

Kidnaper noun - Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).
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Captor and kidnaper are semantically related in abductor topic. You can use "Captor" instead a noun "Kidnaper".
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