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Synonyms & Similar Words
abductor
kidnapper
jailer
gaoler
detainer
imprisoner
confiner
restrainer
seizer
snatcher
grabber
catcher
trapper
hunter
pursuer
chaser
apprehender
arrester
capturer
conqueror
vanquisher
subjugator
oppressor
tormentor
tyrant
despot
autocrat
dictator
enslaver
binder
fetterer
chainer
Meaning of Captor
A person who captures someone or something, typically in a conflict or pursuit.
Definitions
- A person who captures someone or something, especially in war or when someone is being kept as a prisoner.
- * A device or instrument for capturing or holding something.
Etymology of Captor
The word "captor" originates from the Latin "captare," which means to take or seize, and the Latin "captor," meaning catcher or hunter.
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who capture or detain others, often in the context of warfare, law enforcement, or piracy.
Example Uses
- The police officer was hailed as a hero for being the captor of the notorious bank robber.
- * The captor of the wild animal was praised for their bravery and skill.
- * The kidnapper was identified as the captor of the missing child.