Synonyms of kidnapping

kidnapping 1 of 2

noun

variants also kidnaping

as in hijacking

the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal

an alert system for the prompt reporting of juvenile kidnappings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hijacking
• abduction
• rape
• impressment
• highjacking
• snatch
• seizure
• shanghaiing

kidnapping

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verb

variants also kidnaping

present participle of kidnap

as in abducting

to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully

the child of the wealthy industrialist was kidnapped and held for ransom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abducting
• capturing
• seizing
• snatching
• running off with
• making off with
• making away with
• waylaying
• hijacking
• stealing
• crimping
• impressing
• spiriting
• shanghaiing
• absconding (with)
• highjacking
• catching
• taking
• copping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rescuing
• delivering
• returning
• ransoming
• restoring
• redeeming