kidnapper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who kidnaps or abducts someone, typically with the aim of extracting a ransom.

  - "The kidnapper demanded a ransom for the safe return of the victim."
  - "The police arrested the notorious kidnapper who had terrorized the city for years."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kidnapper
rapper , quipper , slipper

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Variants

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kidnap , kidnaped , kidnapee , kidnapees , kidnaper , kidnapers , kidnaping , kidnapings , kidnapped , kidnappee , kidnappees , kidnapper , kidnappers , kidnapping , kidnappings , kidnaps

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Etymology

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The word 'kidnapper' is derived from 'kidnap', which is a combination of 'kidnap' (to seize and carry away by force) and 'per' (perpetrator).

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'kidnap' was in 1601.

2. The largest recorded ransom for a kidnapping was paid for the release of J. Paul Getty III in 1973, which was $2 million.

3. The term 'kidnapping' comes from the Old English word 'kid', meaning child, and 'nappian', meaning to seize.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abduction: The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will. Kidnapping is a type of abduction that involves holding someone for ransom or other illegal purposes.

2. Ransom: A payment or concession made to secure the release of a person or thing. Kidnapping for ransom is a criminal act that involves taking someone against their will and demanding a payment in exchange for their safe return.

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Culture

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Throughout history, kidnapping has been used for various purposes, including ransom, political gain, and revenge. In literature, kidnapping has been a popular theme in many novels and stories, such as 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and 'Treasure Island'.

How to Memorize "kidnapper"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a kidnapper, imagine a person wearing all black clothing, wearing a mask to hide their face, and carrying a large bag or ransom note.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the word 'kidnapper' with the word 'ransom', visualize a person demanding money in exchange for a captive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'kidnapper', use the mnemonic 'Kidnap the Perpetrator'.

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