kidnaper meaning

UK US /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ 3 syllables

kidnaper (noun): someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).

Definition of kidnaper

  1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

    Synonyms: kidnapper, abductor, snatcher

    Type of: criminal, captor

    Kinds: crimp, shanghaier

    Related forms: kidnap

How to pronounce kidnaper

kidnaper is pronounced /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with KI · words ending in ER · 8-letter words

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