Looking for the meaning of the word KIDNAPPING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KIDNAPPING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Kidnapping
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɪdnapɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of abducting someone and holding them captive
Short Definition:act of abducting and holding person captive
Examples:- the recent kidnapping of a Dutch industrialist
- a new wave of kidnappings and murders
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