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kidnapper vs kidnaper

Both 'kidnapper' and 'kidnaper' are correct spellings, but 'kidnapper' is the more commonly used form in English. 'Kidnapper' is the preferred spelling in American English, while 'kidnaper' is more common in British English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 989 views

kidnapper

This is the more commonly used spelling in American English.

The term 'kidnapper' refers to a person who abducts someone and holds them captive, usually for ransom or other purposes.
  • Now picture yourself drowning the kidnapper in the stream.
  • The kidnapper staged attacks by impersonating law enforcement.
  • The kidnapper chose Major Tarrant's son.
  • But is he really a kidnapper?
  • Your kidnapper had at least a dozen procedures.
  • She's trying to catch the kidnapper.
  • Cubs Hat is definitely our kidnapper.
  • Something is very fishy about this kidnapper.
  • We think Bjorn knows his kidnapper.
  • I think our kidnapper had help.
  • Our kidnapper has a hit list.
  • I may have something for you on the kidnapper.
  • You're more a kidnapper than I am Ritchie Vanderlow.
  • I meant pity that the kidnapper's dead.
  • When the kidnapper calls, we'll hear everything.
  • Wonder if we'll ever catch her kidnapper.
  • And one witness describes the kidnapper as dressing up as Santa with a terrifying mask.
  • The kidnapper seems to have another victim.
  • Windsor was brutally murdered by Tori's kidnapper, who eluded us.
  • The kidnapper may have figured that out too.

Alternatives:

  • abductor
  • snatcher
  • captor
  • abductor

kidnaper

This is a less common spelling used in British English.

While 'kidnaper' is a correct spelling, it is less commonly used than 'kidnapper' in British English.

Alternatives:

  • abductor
  • snatcher
  • captor
  • abductor

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