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kidnap
verb [T] /ˈkɪd.næp/ (-pp-)Definition
(Definition of kidnap verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Physical & sexual assault & abduction
Synonyms and related words:
- abduct verb
- aggravated assault noun
- assault noun
- assault verb
- beating noun (HIT)
- gang rape noun
- GBH noun
- go at sb phrasal verb
- go for sb phrasal verb
- grievous bodily harm noun
- groom verb (SEX)
- molest verb (ATTACK)
- mugging noun
- ravish verb (FORCE)
- rough sb up phrasal verb
- round on sb/sth phrasal verb
- stab noun
- stabbing noun
- stalk verb (FOLLOW)
- violate verb
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