kidnaper
Translation
kidnapper
Examples
The kidnaper demanded a large ransom.
The kidnapper demanded a large ransom.
Grammar Patterns
a kidnaper a person who kidnaps The police are searching for the kidnaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abductor, captor
Etymology
From 'kid' (child) + 'nap' (a dialectal variant of 'nab', to snatch). Originally referred to stealing children for servitude.
Memory Tips
A person who 'naps' a 'kid'. Note: The spelling 'kidnapper' with a double 'p' is more common.