captors
word · lemma: captor
Definition
People who take or keep someone prisoner, usually by force.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in news, formal or crime-related contexts, especially about kidnappings or hostage situations. Not used for legal police arrests. Common collocations: 'escaped from their captors,' 'the captors demanded a ransom.'
Spanish: captores - secuestradoresPortuguese (BR): captores - sequestradoresPortuguese (PT): captores - sequestradoresChinese (Simplified): 劫持者 - 绑架者Chinese (Traditional): 劫持者 - 綁架者Hindi: बंदी बनाने वालेArabic: الخاطفون
Example Sentences
The captors kept the hostages in a small room.
basic
The police are looking for the captors.
basic
After one week, the captors released the prisoner.
basic
She managed to escape from her captors in the middle of the night.
natural
The captors demanded a large ransom from the family.
natural
Rumors say the captors have moved to another country.
natural