captor
The word “captor” has 2 syllables: cap-tor
It's pronounced as /ˈkæp.tɚ/
What is synonym and antonym for captor?
In the thesaurus, “captor” has 26 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for captor along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for captor
- abductor
- capturer
- conqueror
- conquistador
- custodian
- defeater
- detainer
- guard
- guardian
- holder
- impounder
- imprisoner
- incarcerator
- jailer
- jailor
- keeper
- kidnaper
- kidnapper
- marshal
- marshall
- master
- overlord
- owner
- subduer
- subjugator
- warden
Antonyms for captor
- captive
- capture
- convict
- coprisoner
- deliverer
- discharger
- emancipator
- internee
- jailbird
- liberator
- prisoner
- releaser
- surrenderer
Meanings of captor
- noun
- One who is holding a captive or captives.
- One who catches or has caught or captured something or someone.
Example Sentences
- The captor demanded a ransom for the hostage’s release.
- The police were able to track down the captor quickly.
- She managed to escape from her captor during the chaos.
- The captor showed no mercy during the interrogation.
- Negotiations with the captor lasted for several hours.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to captor, such as: abductor, captive, capture, capturer, conqueror, conquistador, convict.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- prison guard
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- warden