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Definition of Kidnap
1. Verb. Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom. "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
Exact synonyms: Abduct, Nobble, Snatch
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Seize
Specialized synonyms: Impress, Shanghai
Derivative terms: Abduction, Abductor, Kidnaper, Kidnapper, Kidnapping, Snatch, Snatcher
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Seize
Specialized synonyms: Impress, Shanghai
Derivative terms: Abduction, Abductor, Kidnaper, Kidnapper, Kidnapping, Snatch, Snatcher
Definition of Kidnap
1. v. t. To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with intent to carry to another place.
Definition of Kidnap
1. Verb. (transitive) To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom. ¹
2. Noun. An instance of kidnapping. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kidnap
1. to take a person by force and often for ransom [v -NAPED, -NAPING, -NAPS or -NAPPED, -NAPPING, -NAPS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kidnap
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