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Plural
kidnappers
1
someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release
- The kidnapper demanded a large ransom in exchange for the safe return of the child.
- The police worked tirelessly to track down the kidnapper and rescue the victim from their hideout.
- She was terrified when the kidnapper threatened to harm her family unless his demands were met.
- The kidnapper was caught on surveillance cameras, which helped authorities locate him quickly.
- The victim was finally reunited with her family after the kidnapper was apprehended by law enforcement.