A person who abducts someone and holds them captive, typically to obtain a ransom.
he was released by his kidnappers on May 30
Example sentencesExamples
- The most violent sequence in the film has him interrogating one of the kidnappers in a stuffy car.
- The kidnappers freed him over three hours later.
- The scenes with the kidnappers are deeply disturbing.
- Negotiators say they've spoken directly with their kidnappers.
- He was released by kidnappers in Beirut after over three years in captivity.
- The kidnappers held their victims as long as they wished and then released them when and where they pleased.
- The note specifies a ridiculously convoluted plan to slip a briefcase full of money to the kidnappers.
- He is almost brushed aside by the police as they pursue the kidnapper.
- The manner of her return suggested that the kidnappers were only short of leaving an apology note.
- Three days later the kidnappers demanded a ransom of $1 million for his safe return.