English Synonym Finder

captor

Definitions

A person or animal that catches or confines another.

One who takes a person or thing into custody by force or strategy.

Examples

The prisoner managed to escape while his captor was distracted by the storm.

After weeks of captivity, she finally found the courage to confront her captor.

Synonyms

jailer abductor kidnapper detainer capturer seizer

Antonyms

captive prisoner hostage victim releasee