Looking for the meaning of the word KIDNAP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KIDNAP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Kidnap
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 17th century: back-formation from kidnapper, from kid + slang nap ‘nab, seize’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɪdnap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
abduct (someone) and hold them captive, typically to obtain a ransom
Short Definition:abduct someone and hold them captive
Examples:- militants kidnapped the daughter of a minister
Word: Kidnap
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɪdnap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of kidnapping someone
Short Definition:action of kidnapping someone
Examples:- they were arrested for robbery and kidnap
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