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Hostage-taker

Noun: A person who seizes and holds individuals captive as a means of achieving their demands.

Example sentences:

1. The hostage-taker demanded a large sum of money in exchange for the release of the captives.
2. The brave police negotiator successfully convinced the hostage-taker to surrender peacefully.
3. The media covered the dramatic standoff between the hostage-taker and law enforcement.

Related products:

• Books about hostage-taking incidents
• Movies featuring hostage-taker scenarios
• Survival guides for dealing with hostage-takers