Shanghaied

Synonyms for "shanghaied" (55 found)

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Closest matches (11)

abduce abduct blackjack bludgeon bulldoze bully carry away carry off catch up clasp claw

Strong matches (17)

clench clinch clutch coerce crimp dragoon embrace get hold of grab grapple grasp grip gripe hijack hold for ransom hug impress

Related words (27)

Verb(2 words)

impress press-gang

intimidate kidnap lay hands on loot nail nip pillage press gang run away with seize skyjack snap up snatch spirit spirit away steal steamroller strong arm strong-arm take by storm

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throttle use violence whip up

Proper Noun(1 words)

paris of the east

Noun(1 words)

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I got shanghaied by those bastards!

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