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kidnap Synonyms

Another word for 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 abduct the young heir from his coastal estate."

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abduct
Strong
carry off
snatch
seize
capture

• 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 kidnapping."

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kidnapping
abduction
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seizure
capture

Opposites of kidnap

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of kidnap varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

free
release
liberate
rescue
liberation
See all opposites of kidnap

• Nearby Words

kidglove
kidlike
kidlit
kidnap
kidnapper
kidnapping
kidney

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