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What is another word for kidnappers?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪdnapəz] (IPA)

Kidnapping is a heinous and unlawful act, and those who engage in such activities are known as kidnappers. However, there are several other terms that can be used to describe these individuals, including abductors, snatchers, captors, hijackers, and ransomers. Each of these words conveys a slightly different meaning, but all refer to individuals who take someone against their will and hold them for a period of time or demand a ransom in exchange for their release. Regardless of the term used, the act of kidnapping is a serious crime, and those who engage in it should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Kidnappers

He started half an hour after the kidnappers.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
With proper methods they ought to have been caught on the second day, and nevertheless everything combined so that now they were not far from the Second Cataract and none of the preceding pursuing parties had overtaken them, and the last one which could have detained them joined the kidnappers and, from this time, would aid them.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Just make the case your own, gentlemen: would it be easy for you to realize that it was a mere creation of your imagination to have two men take you by force from your business and family, without evidence of insanity and without trial, and your kidnappers claim as their only justification, that you are insane on some point in your religious belief, simply because Dr. McFarland says you are, and then lock you up for life, on his single testimony, without proof?
"Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity"
Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard

Famous quotes with Kidnappers

  • Tell the FBI that the kidnappers should pick out a judge that Nixon wants back.
    William O. Douglas

Related words: kidnapper's journal, kidnappers wanted, cat kidnappers, ransom note

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