kidnapper

The word “kidnapper” has 3 syllables: kid-nap-per

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪdˌnæpər/


What is synonym and antonym for kidnapper?

In the thesaurus, “kidnapper” has 35 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kidnapper along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kidnapper

  • abductor
  • bandit
  • burglar
  • carjacker
  • cat burglar
  • cracksman
  • cutpurse
  • despoiler
  • dip
  • embezzler
  • footpad
  • grafter
  • highwayman
  • hijacker
  • housebreaker
  • klepto
  • kleptomaniac
  • looter
  • mugger
  • picklock
  • pickpocket
  • pilferer
  • pillager
  • pirate
  • plunderer
  • poacher
  • ransacker
  • ravisher
  • rustler
  • safecracker
  • shanghaier
  • shoplifter
  • skyjacker
  • smuggler
  • sneak thief

Meanings of kidnapper

  • noun
    1. A person who kidnaps someone.

Example Sentences

  • The kidnapper was arrested after a lengthy police investigation.
  • The kidnapper left no clues at the scene of the crime, making the case more challenging.
  • Authorities believe the kidnapper may have had an accomplice during the abduction.
  • After hours of negotiation, the kidnapper finally agreed to release the hostage.
  • The kidnapper was sentenced to life in prison for his actions.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to kidnapper, such as: abductor, bandit, burglar, carjacker, cat burglar, cracksman, cutpurse.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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safecracker

  • abductor
  • bandit
  • brigand
  • buccaneer
  • burglar
  • cardsharper
  • carjacker
  • cat burglar
  • cattle thief
  • cheat
  • chiseler
  • con artist
  • corsair
  • cracksman
  • crook
  • cutpurse
  • desperado
  • despoiler
  • dip
  • embezzler
  • fence
  • filcher
  • forager
  • fraud
  • grafter
  • hijacker
  • holdup artist
  • housebreaker
  • kidnaper
  • kidnapper
  • klepto
  • kleptomaniac
  • larcenist
  • looter
  • marauder
  • midnighter
  • mugger
  • operator
  • owl
  • picklock
  • pickpocket
  • pilferer
  • pillager
  • pincher
  • pirate
  • plunderer
  • poacher
  • porch climber
  • prowler
  • punk
  • purloiner
  • raider
  • ransacker
  • ravisher
  • robber
  • rustler
  • sandbagger
  • second-story operator
  • shoplifter
  • skyjacker
  • smuggler
  • sneak thief
  • sneakthief
  • stealer
  • stickup
  • swindler
  • thief
  • thug

jailers

bandit

  • abductor
  • brigand
  • burglar
  • carjacker
  • cat burglar
  • cracksman
  • criminal
  • crook
  • cutpurse
  • desperado
  • despoiler
  • dip
  • embezzler
  • footpad
  • forager
  • gangster
  • grafter
  • gunperson
  • highwayman
  • highwayperson
  • hijacker
  • holdup person
  • hooligan
  • housebreaker
  • kidnaper
  • kidnapper
  • klepto
  • kleptomaniac
  • larcenist
  • looter
  • marauder
  • mobster
  • mugger
  • outlaw
  • picklock
  • pickpocket
  • pilferer
  • pillager
  • pincher
  • pirate
  • plunderer
  • poacher
  • purloiner
  • racketeer
  • raider
  • ransacker
  • ravager
  • ravisher
  • robber
  • rustler
  • safecracker
  • shoplifter
  • skyjacker
  • smuggler
  • sneak thief
  • stealer
  • thief
  • villain

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