captor

/ˈkæptɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who captures or takes something or someone prisoner

“The captor released the hostages after the negotiations.”

2. verb

To capture or take something or someone prisoner

“The police had to captor the fugitive after a long chase.”

Synonyms

  • capturer
  • seizer

Antonyms

  • freer
  • liberator