Gain and Kidnap

Gain

Gain verb - To gradually increase in.

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Kidnap and gain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kidnap" instead a verb "Gain".

Nearby Words: gained, gaining, gainful, gainer

Kidnap verb - To carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully.

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Gain and kidnap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gain" instead a verb "Kidnap".

Nearby Words: kidnapping, kidnapper, kidnaping

time	gain time	kidnap time
way	gain way	kidnap way

But even The Host of Corpses and The Host of Fire are uncomfortable with the Host of Demons, who kidnap, torture, and kill children to gain more power.

Source: Even Evil Has Standards / Tabletop Games
Schoolboy who faked being a psychic just to gain the attention of girls, caused catastrophes to happen to vindicate himself (including arson), and used chloroform to kidnap Anzu?

Source: Beware The Nice Ones / Anime
This seems to be the main motivating factor for them to kidnap Alvis, so they can gain new genetic material to keep on existing.

Source: Anime / Last Exile

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