ravisseur

Definitions of ravisseur
  1. noun
    someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
    synonyms: kidnappeur
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    type of:
    contrevenant, contrevenante, criminel, malfaiteur
    someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
  2. noun
    a person who captures and holds people or animals
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    antonyms:
    libérateur
    someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
    types:
    kidnappeur
    someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
    type of:
    homme, individu, mortel, être
    a human being
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