Kidnap and Nab

Kidnap

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

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

Nearby Words: kidnapping, kidnapper, kidnaping

Nab verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: a pickpocket nabbed my wallet

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Kidnap and nab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Kidnap" instead a verb "Nab".

man	kidnap man	nab man
woman	kidnap woman	nab woman
people	kidnap people	nab people
children	kidnap children	nab children
Other words: crew, doctor, humans.

In "Let's Nab Oprah", Huey delivers one to Riley when he finds out that his friends Ed and Rummy are going to try to kidnap Oprah, and he's going to accompany them.

Source: No Holds Barred Beatdown / Western Animation

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