Captor: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆนโโ๏ธ
captor
[ หkรฆptษr ]
one who captures
A captor is a person or entity that takes someone or something captive. This term is often used in contexts involving abduction, imprisonment, or war. Captors may hold individuals against their will, usually for the purpose of ransom, political leverage, or coercion. The act of capturing usually implies an element of force or control. In stories, captors are often portrayed as antagonists who create tension and conflict.
Synonyms
abductor, capturing agent, kidnapper, prisoner-taker.
Examples of usage
- The captor demanded a ransom for the release of the hostages.
- In the movie, the captor kept the protagonist chained in a dark room.
- The police caught the captor after a long pursuit.
- She managed to escape from her captor after weeks of being held.
- The documentary depicted the psychological impact on victims of their captors.
Translations
Translations of the word "captor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น captor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Entfรผhrer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penangkap
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะพะฟะปัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ porywacz
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ใๆใใ่
๐ซ๐ท captif
๐ช๐ธ captor
๐น๐ท tutucu
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุณูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ รบnosce
๐ธ๐ฐ รบnosca
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ท่
๐ธ๐ฎ zajetnik
๐ฎ๐ธ fanga
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐะฟ ะฐะปััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tutucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ captor
Etymology
The word 'captor' originates from the Latin word 'captor', which means 'one who takes captive'. This is derived from the verb 'capere', meaning 'to seize, take'. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to denote any individual or group that captures another, particularly in a context of confinement or control. It has been used in literature and law to describe individuals involved in abductions or imprisonments, and has been especially relevant in discussions of human rights violations and crimes. The usage of 'captor' has been significant in both historical contexts, such as wars or slavery, and in modern narratives, where it highlights issues of power dynamics and agency.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,147, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24144 uncontrollably
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- 24147 captor
- 24148 blindfolded
- 24149 starched
- 24150 craggy
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