kidnapping
Translation
kidnapping, abduction
Examples
The kidnapping was reported to the police immediately.
The kidnapping was reported to the police immediately.
He was charged with kidnapping and extortion.
He was charged with kidnapping and extortion.
Grammar Patterns
((the crime of)) the act of taking someone away illegally The police are investigating the kidnapping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abduction, hostage-taking
Etymology
From 'kid' (child) + 'nap' (a dialectal variant of 'nab', to snatch).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'napping' a 'kid' – snatching a child while they are sleeping.