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kidnapping Synonyms

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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 abduction of a young heir in nineteenth-century Scotland."

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abduction
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seizure
capture
snatching

Opposites of kidnapping

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

release
rescue
liberation
deliverance
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• Nearby Words

kidlit
kidnap
kidnapper
kidnapping
kidney
kidney bean
kidney beans

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