Synonyms for kidnapping
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Forms
- Plural
- kidnappings → abductions, snatches…
Example sentences
- abduction Oleg learned about the abduction of his daughter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| kidnapping | rising | |
| abduction | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- snatch1
- 9 letters
- abduction3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abduction3 = 3 syllables).