Synonyms of shanghai

shanghai

verb

1

as in to capture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capture
• kidnap
• impress
• seize
• waylay
• abduct
• spirit
• crimp
• snatch
• abscond (with)
• hijack
• steal
• highjack
• cop
• catch
• take

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliver
• return
• redeem
• rescue
• restore
• ransom

2

as in to deceive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deceive
• trick
• snow
• delude
• bluff
• dupe
• gull
• engineer
• hoodwink
• fool
• scheme
• kid
• cozen
• maneuver
• beguile
• take in
• plot
• play (upon)
• hoax
• intrigue
• machinate
• jockey
• devise
• finagle
• exploit
• swindle
• manipulate
• defraud
• mastermind
• con
• finesse
• arrange
• fleece
• contrive
• hustle
• chisel
• cheat

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