Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sequestrador
noun
/se.kɛs.trəˈdaɾ/
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Definition
A person who seizes or takes control of something or someone unlawfully.
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Examples
- The police managed to track down the sequestrador within days of the kidnapping.
- A notorious sequestrador was arrested after a long investigation.
- Many movies depict the life of a sequestrador chasing after wealth.
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Meaning
Refers to someone who kidnaps or holds another person against their will, typically for ransom or gain.
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Synonyms
- kidnapper
- abductor
- captor