captor

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die jemanden oder etwas gefangen nimmt und festhält, oft gegen dessen Willen.

A noun referring to a person who captures and holds people or animals, typically against their will.

1. A person who captures and holds people or animalsB2formal

   An individual who takes someone or something captive, often against their will.

   Entführer

   • The captor demanded a ransom for the hostage's release.
   • The animal managed to escape from its captor.
   • The police negotiated with the captor for hours.

   Synonymeabductorcapturercatcherholderjailerjailorkidnappertaker