captor

noun — 2 senses

captor

noun

US /ˈkæptɚ/

Etymology Borrowed from Late Latin captor, from Latin capiō. English usage began around 1688.

1

One who is holding a captive or captives.

2

One who catches or has caught or captured something or someone.

Synonyms
guard, jailer, kidnapper, arrester, nabber
Derived terms
captress, recaptor
Related terms
captee, captive, captivity

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