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Definitions for Kidnap
[1] to steal, carry off, or abduct by force or fraud, especially for use as a hostage or to extract ransom.
[2] (tr) to carry off and hold (a person), usually for ransom
Words related to Kidnap
capture, hijack, snatch, steal, seize, lure, coax, seduce, decoy, shanghai, impress, remove, inveigh, entice, waylay, grab, pirate, skyjack
Words nearby Kidnap
kiddo, kiddush, kiddy, kideo, kidman, kidnap, kidnapped, kidney, kidney bean, kidney corpuscle, kidney machine
Origin of Kidnap
1675–85; kid1 + nap, variant of nab
Words that may be confused with Kidnap
hijack, kidnap, shanghai, skyjack
Other words from Kidnap
kid·nap·pee , kid·nap·ee , noun
kid·nap·per , kid·nap·er , noun
un·kid·naped , adjective
un·kid·napped , adjective
Word origin for Kidnap
C17: kid 1 + obsolete nap to steal; see nab
Synonyms for Kidnap
capture, hijack, seize, snatch, steal, coax, decoy, entice, grab, impress, inveigh, lure, pirate, remove, seduce, shanghai, skyjack, waylay, body snatch, bundle off, carry away, carry off, lay hands on, make off with, run away with, spirit away