captor

noun

cap·​tor ˈkap-tər 

-ˌtȯr

: one that has captured a person or thing

Examples of captor in a Sentence

The men fought their captors and escaped.

Recent Examples on the Web

In one case, a witness known as Kate reported that her captors had filmed her being raped by a dog—an extraordinary allegation. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Up above, Pike takes a friendly approach in addressing the ship’s captors, led by Commander Cassell (Saffron Burrows). — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Òdódó’s transformation from a naïve and scared young woman into a powerful and influential queen at the king’s court is both remarkable and realistic, and so is her complex relationship with her husband (and captor). — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Latin capere

First Known Use

circa 1688, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for captor

• apter
• chapter
• raptor
• adapter
• adaptor
• subchapter

Kids Definition

captor

noun

cap·​tor ˈkap-tər 

-ˌtȯ(ə)r

: one that has captured a person or thing