kidnappings

The word “kidnappings” has 3 syllables: kid-nap-pings

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/


What is synonym and antonym for kidnappings?

In the thesaurus, “kidnappings” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kidnappings along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kidnappings

Meanings of kidnappings

  • noun
    1. The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

Example Sentences

  • The rise in kidnappings has prompted local authorities to enhance security measures.
  • Many films have explored the theme of kidnappings, often portraying them as dramatic plots.
  • The organization aims to raise awareness about the dangers of kidnappings around the world.
  • After a series of kidnappings, the community came together to hold a safety workshop.
  • Researchers are studying the long-term effects of kidnappings on victims and their families.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to kidnappings, such as: abductions, highjackings, hijackings, impressments, rapes, seizures, snatches.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abductions

banditries

  • abductions
  • black marketeerings
  • burglaries
  • carjackings
  • despoilments
  • despoliations
  • embezzlements
  • grafts
  • highjackings
  • hijackings
  • housebreakings
  • kidnapings
  • kidnappings
  • larcenies
  • misapplications
  • misappropriations
  • peculations
  • petit larcenies
  • petty larcenies
  • pilferages
  • pillages
  • piracies
  • rapines
  • robberies
  • spoliations
  • thefts
  • thieveries

larcenies

  • abductions
  • banditries
  • black marketeerings
  • burglaries
  • carjackings
  • despoilments
  • despoliations
  • embezzlements
  • grafts
  • highjackings
  • hijackings
  • housebreakings
  • kidnapings
  • kidnappings
  • misapplications
  • misappropriations
  • peculations
  • petit larcenies
  • petty larcenies
  • pilferages
  • pillages
  • piracies
  • rapines
  • robberies
  • spoliations
  • thefts
  • thieveries

rapes

  • abductions
  • acquaintance rapes
  • assaults
  • date rapes
  • defilements
  • defiles
  • deflowers
  • forces
  • gang rapes
  • highjackings
  • hijackings
  • impressments
  • indecent assaults
  • kidnapings
  • kidnappings
  • molestations
  • molests
  • paws
  • ravishes
  • ravishments
  • seizures
  • sexual assaults
  • snatches
  • statutory rapes
  • violates
  • violations

rapines

  • abductions
  • banditries
  • black marketeerings
  • burglaries
  • carjackings
  • despoilments
  • despoliations
  • embezzlements
  • grafts
  • highjackings
  • hijackings
  • housebreakings
  • kidnapings
  • kidnappings
  • larcenies
  • misapplications
  • misappropriations
  • peculations
  • petit larcenies
  • petty larcenies
  • pilferages
  • pillages
  • piracies
  • robberies
  • spoliations
  • thefts
  • thieveries

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