variants
also kidnaped
as in abducted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
also kidnaped
as in captured
to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully
the child of the wealthy industrialist was kidnapped and held for ransom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kidnapped
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
When his family is murdered and child kidnapped, a Neanderthal goes on an epic rampage journey to save her from the new dominant species.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
And after dinner, I was gently kidnapped, forced to take up residency with the mother-daughter duo for the duration of my two-week stay.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The parents of Austin Tice, the American journalist kidnapped in Syria over 12 years ago, are holding onto hope.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Rather than killing the newborns, Herod's soldiers appear to have kidnapped them and taken them to his temple.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In January of that year, a 17-year-old was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint and raped.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Succession star Snook will front All Her Fault, about a mother who is vilified after her child is kidnapped.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Kurosawa’s High and Low follows an executive whose son is mistakenly kidnapped, leading to an extortion plot.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
When his family is murdered and child kidnapped, a Neanderthal goes on an epic rampage journey to save her from the new dominant species.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
And after dinner, I was gently kidnapped, forced to take up residency with the mother-daughter duo for the duration of my two-week stay.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The parents of Austin Tice, the American journalist kidnapped in Syria over 12 years ago, are holding onto hope.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Rather than killing the newborns, Herod's soldiers appear to have kidnapped them and taken them to his temple.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In January of that year, a 17-year-old was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint and raped.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Succession star Snook will front All Her Fault, about a mother who is vilified after her child is kidnapped.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near kidnapped
Cite this Entry
“Kidnapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidnapped. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share