kidnap
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Britannica Dictionary definition of KIDNAP
[+ object]
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to take away (someone) by force usually in order to keep the person as a prisoner and demand money for returning the person
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She had been kidnapped (from her home).
— kidnapper
also US kidnaper noun, plural kidnappers also US kidnapers [count]-
The kidnapper demanded one million dollars in ransom.
— kidnapping
also US kidnaping noun
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[count]
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He was found guilty of kidnapping.
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There have been several recent kidnappings.
