Kidnapper (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The police were on the lookout for the kidnapper who had taken the young girl from the park.
- The kidnapper demanded a ransom of one million dollars in exchange for the safe return of the businessman.
- The authorities were able to track down the kidnapper through a suspicious phone call made to the victim's family.
- The kidnapper was caught and arrested after a high-speed chase through the city streets.
- The kidnapper's motive was not just about the money, but also about seeking revenge against the victim's family.