What does kidnap mean?
Kidnap means (transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom..
Kidnap
/ˈkɪdnæp/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.
- The crime, or an instance, of kidnapping.
Example Sentences
Hello, ladies! How’s the Big Apple? Rotten, Jerry! Clover's been kidnapped! Oh, dear! That's the second time this month!
Angrest, a soldier, was kidnapped from his tank at the Nahal Oz base when it was attacked by Hamas.
Synonyms for kidnap
Antonyms for kidnap
Related Words
Word Forms
- kidnaps
- kidnapping
- kidnaping
- kidnapped
- kidnaped
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for kidnap?
Common synonyms include snatch, nobble, abduct.
What is the opposite of kidnap?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use kidnap in a sentence?
Hello, ladies! How’s the Big Apple? Rotten, Jerry! Clover's been kidnapped! Oh, dear! That's the second time this month!
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