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Kidnap vs Hostile - What's the difference?

kidnap | hostile |

As nouns the difference between kidnap and hostile

is that kidnap is an instance of kidnapping while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As a verb kidnap

is to seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.

As an adjective hostile is

belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly.

kidnap

English

(kidnapping)

Verb

  • To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An instance of kidnapping.

    • Related terms

    * kidnapper, kidnaper * kidnappee, kidnapee

    Anagrams

    * English transitive verbs ----

    hostile

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly
    • a hostile force
    hostile intentions
    a hostile country
    hostile to a sudden change

    Related terms

    * hostility * See also

    Synonyms

    * antagonistic * hateful

    Antonyms

    * friendly

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chiefly, in the plural) An enemy.

    • Anagrams

    * * ----