# kidnap vs kidney

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### kidnap
*verb · IPA /ˈkɪdnæp/ · frequency rank #15,441*
To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.

### kidney
*noun · IPA /ˈkɪdni/ · frequency rank #6,802*
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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