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variants:
also kidnaping
Synonyms of kidnapping
(Entry 1 of 2)
the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal
- an alert system for the prompt reporting of juvenile kidnappings
Synonyms for kidnapping
- abduction,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- rape,
- snatch
- [slang]
Words Related to kidnapping
kidnapping
verbvariants:
also kidnaping
present participle of kidnap
Synonyms & Antonyms of kidnapping (Entry 2 of 2)
to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully
- the child of the wealthy industrialist was kidnapped and held for ransom
Synonyms for kidnapping
Words Related to kidnapping
- hijacking
- (also highjacking)
Phrases Synonymous with kidnapping
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