Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kidnap
verb
/ˈkɪd.næp/
Definition
To unlawfully take and carry away a person by force or fraud.
Examples
- The child was kidnapped from a park.
- Authorities are working to recover the kidnapped victim safely.
- He was convicted of attempting to kidnap the celebrity.
Meaning
The act of seizing and carrying away a person against their will.
Synonyms
- abduct
- steal
- snatch
- take hostage
