kidnapping

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From the verb kidnap: (⇒ conjugate)
kidnapping is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p (US & UK)

kidnapping
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Synonyms:

abduction, seizure , taking hostage, baby-snatching

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kidnap
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Sense: Verb: abduct

Synonyms:

abduct, take sb hostage, hold sb for ransom, hold sb to ransom, hold sb ransom, capture , seize , snatch , carry off, shanghai (slang), take sb prisoner, make off with (informal), spirit away, grab , pressgang, abduce (formal)

Antonyms:

free , liberate, release , rescue , ransom , hand over, let go

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