noun
- a person who has been kidnapped
Usage: informal
Examples
- The kidnapee was found safe after three days.
- Police interviewed the kidnapee to gather information about her captors.
- The family was relieved when the kidnapee returned home unharmed.
- Counseling was provided to help the kidnapee recover from the trauma.
- The kidnapee’s testimony was crucial in convicting the criminals.
- Support groups exist for kidnapees and their families.