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kidnap Antonyms

Opposite of kidnap

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• verb (Context 1)

To unlawfully seize, carry away, and detain a person against their will, often in order to demand a ransom or concession.

Usage Example

"In the novel's opening chapter, pirates release the young heir from his coastal estate."

Strongest
release
free
liberate
rescue

• noun (Context 2)

The unlawful act of abducting and holding a person captive, typically to obtain a ransom or political concession.

Usage Example

"The international agency specialized in negotiating the safe return of hostages in cases of corporate release."

Strongest
release
rescue
liberation

Similar words to kidnap

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to kidnap vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

kidnapping
abduction
abduct
carry off
snatch
capture
seizure
seize
See all synonyms of kidnap

• Nearby Words

kidglove
kidlike
kidlit
kidnap
kidnapper
kidnapping
kidney

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Kidnap. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/kidnap
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