- to kidnap
- to hijack
- to abduct
- to hold under duress
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of taking a person away unlawfully by force or fraud, often for ransom or to achieve a specific goal.
After she was kidnapped, the police launched a large-scale rescue operation.
Generated: This meaning pertains specifically to the act of unlawfully seizing control of a vehicle, typically an aircraft, by force.
Generated: This meaning is similar to kidnapping but can imply taking someone away, often by force, without necessarily a demand for ransom; it might also refer to taking away someone against their will.
The suspect has been arrested; the police said he had attempted to abduct a teenager.
Generated: This meaning implies keeping someone in a threatening situation where they feel forced to comply due to fear of harm or other negative consequences.