English-German translations for hostage-taker

• Geiselnehmer der
  Wie haben die Geiselnehmer diesen entsetzlichen Akt geplant und ausgeführt? How did the hostage-takers plan and execute this horrific act?

Definition of hostage-taker

• One who is responsible for capturing one or more people and using their detainment and the threat to their well-being as a means of gaining power and leverage in the pursuit of their interests

Related words

• hostage
• hostageship
• hostage-taking
• hostage crisis
• hostage drama
• hostage taking
• hostage situation
• take hostage
• captivity as a hostage