captor

noun

cap·​tor ˈkap-tər How to pronounce captor (audio)
-ˌtȯr
: one that has captured a person or thing

Examples of captor in a Sentence

The men fought their captors and escaped.
Recent Examples on the Web In 1972, 7-year-old Steven Stayner's captor stripped him of his identity, subjected him to years of abuse, and claimed his parents abandoned him. EW.com, 27 May 2024 Among his captors was none other than Mr. Sinwar’s brother. Adam Sella, New York Times, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for captor 

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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Latin capere

First Known Use

circa 1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of captor was circa 1688

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“Captor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captor. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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captor

noun
cap·​tor ˈkap-tər How to pronounce captor (audio)
-ˌtȯ(ə)r
: one that has captured a person or thing
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