kidnapper

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Noun kidnapper has 1 sense

kidnapper, abductor, snatcher - someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
--₁ is a kind of criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor; captor, capturer
--₁ has particulars: crimp, crimper; shanghaier, seizer
Derived form: verb kidnap₁

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Kidnapper

Definition:

A kidnapper refers to a person who unlawfully seizes and detains an individual, typically with the intention to demand ransom or achieve other malicious objectives.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A criminal who kidnaps someone.

Example Sentence: The police apprehended the kidnapper and rescued the child.

Sense 2:

Noun: A person who abducts someone for personal gain or other purposes.

Example Sentence: The kidnapper demanded a hefty sum of money in exchange for the safe return of the hostage.

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