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kidnap

verb

/ˈkɪdnæp/

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman.

kidnap for ransom

abduct, capture, seize, snatch

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abduct, capture, seize, snatch

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abduct, seize, snatch, capture

release, free, liberate, rescue

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release, free, liberate, rescue

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release, free, liberate

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

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

to relate to or be connected with something

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

to send off to a destination or for a purpose