Kidnap

Synonyms of kidnap

• seize
• capture
• abduct

Antonyms of kidnap

• rescue
• release
• liberate

Collocations of kidnap

hostage

Frequency: 80 %

The kidnappers held the businessman's wife hostage until their demands were met.

ransom

Frequency: 70 %

The kidnappers demanded a large sum of money as ransom for the safe return of the child.

abduction

Frequency: 65 %

The police were investigating the abduction of a local celebrity.

abduct

Frequency: 60 %

The criminal attempted to abduct the young girl from the playground.

capture

Frequency: 50 %

The authorities were able to capture the kidnappers before they could escape.

Idiomatic Expressions for kidnap

• Phrase: kidnap someone's attention
  Meaning: to capture or hold someone's focus or interest
  Usage: The speaker's powerful words managed to kidnap the audience's attention throughout the entire presentation.