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🕵️kidnap

verb
/ˈkɪdnæp/
kid Kidney
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Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom
to take someone away illegally by force

Example Sentences

The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman.

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

Example Expressions

kidnap for ransom

Synonyms

abduct, seize, snatch, capture
Entry 1
abduct, seize, snatch, capture
Entry 2
abduct, capture, seize, snatch

Antonyms

release, free, liberate, rescue
Entry 1
release, free, liberate
Entry 2
release, free, liberate, rescue

Collocations

kidnap victim, kidnap attempt, kidnap for ransom, kidnap someone, kidnap plot
Entry 1
kidnap victim, kidnap attempt, kidnap for ransom
Entry 2
kidnap someone, kidnap for ransom, kidnap attempt, kidnap plot, kidnap victim

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