What does kidnapping mean?

n. Taking someone away by force and holding them captive, usually to demand something in return.

kidnapping

🇺🇸 /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/

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noun

Taking someone away by force and holding them captive, usually to demand something in return.

The news reported a kidnapping attempt near the school.

Taking someone away by force and holding them captive, usually to demand something in return.

Plural kidnappings