kidnappee

/ˈkɪdnæpiː/

Definitions

1. noun

The person who is being kidnapped.

“The authorities were working to rescue the kidnappee from the group of kidnappers.”

2. noun

A person kidnapped by someone, typically used in legal contexts.

“The victim was described as a kidnappee in the police report.”

Synonyms

  • hostage
  • victim

Antonyms

  • liberator
  • rescuer