kidnap (Meaning)
kidnap (v)
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
kidnap (v. t.)
To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with intent to carry to another place.
Synonyms & Antonyms of kidnap
Synonyms:
- abscond (with)
- spirit
- shanghai
- run off with
- make off with
- crimp
- catch
- snatch
- waylay
- steal
- hijack
- impress
- highjack
- make away with
- take
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
kidnap Sentence Examples
- The criminal gang planned to kidnap the ambassador's daughter for ransom.
- The police launched an investigation into the kidnapping of the young heiress.
- The kidnappers demanded a million dollars in exchange for the safe return of the child.
- The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team prepared for a daring raid to free the kidnapped hostages.
- The parents of the kidnapped boy made a heartfelt plea to the kidnappers to show mercy.
- The news of the kidnapping sent shockwaves through the community, prompting widespread outrage.
- The authorities offered a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of the kidnappers.
- The psychiatrist attempted to understand the motivations of the kidnapper in order to negotiate the release of the victims.
- The kidnapped hikers were eventually found alive after spending two terrifying days in the kidnappers' custody.
- The trial of the kidnapper attracted intense media attention, as the public demanded justice for the victims.
FAQs About the word kidnap
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransomTo take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with
abduct,capture, seize, abscond (with), spirit, shanghai,run off with, make off with, crimp, catch
return, deliver, ransom, rescue,deliver, return, rescue, redeem, redeem, ransom
The criminal gang planned to kidnap the ambassador's daughter for ransom.
The police launched an investigation into the kidnapping of the young heiress.
The kidnappers demanded a million dollars in exchange for the safe return of the child.
The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team prepared for a daring raid to free the kidnapped hostages.
