Detain and Kidnap

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Detain

Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.
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Kidnap and detain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kidnap" instead a verb "Detain".
Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

Kidnap

Kidnap verb - To carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully.
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Detain and kidnap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detain" instead a verb "Kidnap".
Nearby Words: kidnapping, kidnapper, kidnaping

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people detain people kidnap people
men detain men kidnap men
characters detain characters kidnap characters
anyone detain anyone kidnap anyone
Other words: son, daughter, kids.
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