kidnapper

Everyday

A person who takes someone away by force or tricks and keeps them as a prisoner, often to demand money. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, films and news: the kidnappers ask for a ransom. In safety lessons children learn never to go with strangers, to shout and run, and to tell a trusted adult. It tells the reader a serious crime is involved.

Examples

• The kidnappers asked for a huge ransom. tree →
• The police caught the kidnapper. tree →
• In the story, the children escaped from the kidnappers. tree →
• Never go anywhere with a stranger. tree →
• The kidnapper wore a mask. tree →
• The detective tracked down the kidnappers. tree →

Note

Double p: kidnapper, kidnapped, kidnapping (US sometimes kidnaper). Verb: kidnap. Safety: shout «Help, this is not my parent!», run to a safe place and tell an adult.