Definition and Synonyms for Kidnap

Definition of Kidnap

1. Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom Verb

Morphology of "kidnap"

kidnapped
kidnapping

Synonyms for word "kidnap"

Semanticaly linked words with "kidnap"

Lexical Analysis for "kidnap"

kidnaper
Noun
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1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
kidnapper
Noun
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1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
kidnapping
Noun
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1. (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

Words Rhyme with kidnap

Etymology for kidnap

has derived form nab
has derived form nap
etymology antikidnap
etymology kidnappable
etymology kidnappee
etymology rekidnap
etymologically related dognap
etymologically related kidnapee
etymologically related kidnaper
etymologically related kidnappee
etymologically related kidnapper
is derived from kidnapped
is derived from kidnapping
is derived from kidnaps