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kidnapper Synonyms

Another word for kidnapper

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who unlawfully abducts and holds someone captive against their will, typically to demand a ransom or concession.

Usage Example

"The police negotiator worked through the night to persuade the abductor to release the hostages safely."

Strongest
abductor
Strong
captor
hostage-taker
snatcher
Weak
hijacker

Opposites of kidnapper

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of kidnapper varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

rescuer
liberator
captive
hostage
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• Nearby Words

kidlike
kidlit
kidnap
kidnapper
kidnapping
kidney
kidney bean

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kidnapper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kidnapper
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