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Definition of kidnapped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
abductedhaving been taken away unlawfully
- The kidnapped child was found safe.
2.
held hostageheld captive for ransom or other demands
- The kidnapped journalist was released after negotiations.
Expressions with kidnapped
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overwhelmed by current emotions or situation
She was kidnapped by the moment and couldn't think clearly.
Origin of kidnapped
Old Norse, kid (child) + nap (snatch)
Terms with kidnapped included in their meaning
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kidnapped
having been taken away by force
maritime
ship used for transporting kidnapped Pacific islanders
theft
stolen or kidnapped a cat
vulnerable
at risk of being kidnapped
Examples of kidnapped in a sentence
Authorities searched for the kidnapped journalist. The kidnapped child was found safe and sound. The kidnapped tourists were held in a remote location.
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- French:enlevé, ...
- German:entführt, ...
- Italian:rapito, ...
- Spanish:secuestrado, raptado, ...
- Portuguese:raptado, ...
- Chinese:被绑架的, 遭劫持的, ...
- Japanese:誘拐された, 監禁された, ...
- Arabic:مخطوف, مَأْسُور, ...
- Hebrew:חָטוּף, ...
- Russian:похищенный, ...
- Ukrainian:викрадений, взятий у заручники, ...
- Hindi:अपहृत, बंधक बनाया हुआ, ...
Definition of kidnap - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
crimetake someone away by force illegally
- They threatened to kidnap the child if their demands weren't met.
Noun
crimethe crime of taking someone away by force
- The kidnap shocked the entire community.
Origin of kidnap
Scandinavian, kid (child) + nap (to snatch)
Examples of kidnap in a sentence
They attempted to kidnap her during the night. The kidnap was reported to the authorities immediately. After the kidnap, security measures were increased.
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- French:kidnapper, enlèvement, ...
- German:entführen, Entführung, ...
- Italian:rapire, rapimento, ...
- Spanish:secuestrar, secuestro, ...
- Portuguese:raptar, sequestro, ...
- Chinese:绑架, 诱拐, ...
- Japanese:誘拐する, 誘拐, ...
- Arabic:خَطِفَ, اختطاف, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲטוֹף, חֲטִיפָה, ...
- Russian:похищать, похищение, ...
- Ukrainian:викрасти, викрадення, ...
- Hindi:अपहरण करना, अपहरण, ...
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