Synonyms of run off with

run off with

phrase

1

as in kidnap

to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully

Several bystanders stopped the kidnapper before he could run off with the child.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kidnap
• abduct
• make off with
• make away with
• capture
• seize
• spirit
• abscond (with)
• snatch
• impress
• waylay
• crimp
• shanghai
• steal
• hijack
• cop
• catch
• take
• highjack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliver
• rescue
• return
• restore
• redeem
• ransom

2

as in steal

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

The petty thief ran off with a backpack full of snacks and magazines from the convenience store.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steal
• walk off with
• swipe
• make off with
• make away with
• rip off
• lift
• appropriate
• grab
• pocket
• rob
• pinch
• hook
• filch
• purloin
• snitch
• pilfer
• heist
• snatch
• nick
• nip
• misappropriate
• thieve
• boost
• hijack
• knock over
• take
• pick
• sack
• loot
• plunder
• seize
• rifle
• pillage
• burglarize
• spirit
• collar
• poach
• sponge
• grasp
• rustle
• nail
• kidnap
• highjack
• abduct
• shoplift
• carjack
• shanghai
• mooch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchase
• buy
• present
• give
• contribute
• hand over
• donate
• bestow