CAPTOR Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word captor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CAPTOR
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kidnapper | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) | ||||||||
abductor | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) • a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line | ||||||||
snatcher | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thief who grabs and runs • someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) | ||||||||
taker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • one who accepts an offer • one who takes a bet or wager | ||||||||
arrester | nounn | |||||||
noun • a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier | ||||||||
capturer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who captures and holds people or animals | ||||||||
guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
jailer | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who guards prisoners | ||||||||
nabber | nounn | |||||||
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