Kidnap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɪdnæp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Kidnap is a verb meaning (transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.
Meaning
(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.
More Meanings
- The crime, or an instance, of kidnapping.
Example Sentences
Angrest, a soldier, was kidnapped from his tank at the Nahal Oz base when it was attacked by Hamas.
Hello, ladies! How’s the Big Apple? Rotten, Jerry! Clover's been kidnapped! Oh, dear! That's the second time this month!
Word Forms
- kidnaps
- kidnapping
- kidnaping
- kidnapped
- kidnaped
Synonyms for kidnap
Depending on context, synonyms include snatch, nobble, abduct.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abduct, nobble, snatch, abducted, abduction, hijack.
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Sources & Attribution
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