kidnapper
Translation
kidnapper, abductor
Examples
The kidnapper was caught by the police.
The kidnapper was caught by the police.
Grammar Patterns
a kidnapper a person who kidnaps The kidnapper demanded one million dollars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abductor, captor
Etymology
From 'kidnap' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). 'kid' (child) + 'nap' (snatch).
Memory Tips
A person (-er) who 'naps' (snatches) a 'kid'. This is the standard spelling.