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单词 kidnap
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kidnap

verb

kid·​nap ˈkid-ˌnap How to pronounce kidnap (audio)
kidnapped also kidnaped ˈkid-ˌnapt How to pronounce kidnap (audio) ; kidnapping also kidnaping

transitive verb

: to seize and detain or carry away by unlawful force or fraud and often with a demand for ransom
kidnappee noun
or kidnapee
ˌkid-ˌna-ˈpē How to pronounce kidnap (audio)
kidnapper noun
or less commonly kidnaper

Synonyms

  • abduct
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

the child of the wealthy industrialist was kidnapped and held for ransom
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Word History

Etymology

probably back-formation from kidnapper, from kid + obsolete napper thief

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

kidnap

verb

kid·​nap ˈkid-ˌnap How to pronounce kidnap (audio)
kidnapped
-ˌnapt
; kidnapping
: to carry away a person by force or by fraud and against his or her will

Legal Definition

kidnap

transitive verb

kid·​nap ˈkid-ˌnap How to pronounce kidnap (audio)
kidnapped or kidnaped -ˌnapt How to pronounce kidnap (audio) ; kidnapping or kidnaping
-ˌna-piŋ
: to seize and confine or carry away by force or fraud and often with a demand for ransom

History and Etymology for kidnap

probably back-formation from kidnapper, from kid child + obsolete napper thief

kidnap

verb

as in to abduct
to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully the child of the wealthy industrialist was kidnapped and held for ransom

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • abduct
  • capture
  • seize
  • snatch
  • waylay
  • steal
  • impress
  • hijack
  • run off with
  • shanghai
  • make away with
  • spirit
  • crimp
  • make off with
  • take
  • highjack
  • catch
  • cop
  • abscond (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • deliver
  • rescue
  • ransom
  • return
  • redeem
  • restore
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