kidnapper
noun [ C ] (US also kidnaper) uk/ˈkɪd.næp.ər/ us/ˈkɪd.næp.ɚ/
劫持者，绑架者
someone who takes a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them
His kidnappers released him without any conditions.
Her kidnappers demanded a $150,000 ransom. 绑架她的人要求15万美元的赎金。
See: kidnap
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- The kidnappers seized 21 hostages on the plane.
- She urged the kidnappers to free her son.
- The alleged kidnapper committed suicide late last night.