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kidnapping Antonyms

Opposite of kidnapping

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• noun (Context 1)

The unlawful act of seizing, carrying away, and detaining a person against their will, often to demand a ransom or gain a political concession.

Usage Example

"The historical novel centers on the mysterious release of a young heir in nineteenth-century Scotland."

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release
Strong
rescue
liberation
deliverance

Similar words to kidnapping

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

abduction
seizure
snatching
capture
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• Nearby Words

kidlit
kidnap
kidnapper
kidnapping
kidney
kidney bean
kidney beans

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