kidnaping

The word “kidnaping” has 3 syllables: kid-na-ping

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪd.næ.pɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for kidnaping?

In the thesaurus, “kidnaping” has 23 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kidnaping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kidnaping

abducting
abduction
capturing
catching
copping
crimping
highjacking
hijacking
impressing
impressment
making away with
making off with
rape
running off with
seizing
seizure
shanghaiing
snatch
snatching
spiriting
stealing
taking
waylaying

Antonyms for kidnaping

delivering
ransoming
redeeming
rescuing
restoring
returning

Meanings of kidnaping

verb
1. To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.
noun
1. The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

Example Sentences

The suspect was charged with kidnaping after the abduction was reported.
Authorities are investigating the kidnaping incident that occurred last night.
The new laws aim to prevent the kidnaping of minors in urban areas.
The media coverage highlighted the traumatic effects of the kidnaping on the victim's family.
The defense lawyer argued that there was no evidence supporting the kidnaping charge.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kidnaping, such as: abducting, abduction, capturing, catching, copping, crimping, delivering.

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