kidnap

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom

Example Sentences

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman.

Example Expressions

kidnap for ransom

Synonyms

abduct, capture, seize, snatch

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abduct, capture, seize, snatch

Entry 2

abduct, seize, snatch, capture

Antonyms

release, free, liberate, rescue

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release, free, liberate, rescue

Entry 2

release, free, liberate

Collocations

kidnap someone, kidnap for ransom, kidnap attempt, kidnap plot, kidnap victim

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kidnap someone, kidnap for ransom, kidnap attempt, kidnap plot, kidnap victim

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kidnap victim, kidnap attempt, kidnap for ransom