# capitol vs captor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### capitol
*noun · IPA /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ · frequency rank #7,103*
Any building or complex of buildings in which a legislature meets.

### captor
*noun · IPA /ˈkæptɚ/ · frequency rank #48,648*
One who is holding a captive or captives.

## Source
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