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kidnap

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of kidnap

to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully

the child of the wealthy industrialist was kidnapped and held for ransom

Synonyms of kidnap

Words Related to kidnap

capture, crimp, impress, seize, shanghai, waylay

abscond (with), snatch, spirit

hijack (also highjack)

catch, cop [slang], steal, take

Phrases Synonymous with kidnap

make away with, make off with, run off with

Near Antonyms of kidnap

deliver, ransom, redeem, rescue

restore, return

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