Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of shanghai Find synonyms for: Noun 1. Shanghai usage: the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world Verb 1. shanghai, impress, kidnap, nobble, abduct, snatch usage: take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship; "The men were shanghaied after being drugged" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of shanghai (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language