Synonyms of kidnap

kidnap

verb

as in to abduct

to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abduct
• capture
• seize
• run off with
• snatch
• make away with
• waylay
• make off with
• impress
• steal
• hijack
• spirit
• crimp
• take
• abscond (with)
• shanghai
• highjack
• catch
• cop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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