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Definition kidnap in American English

kidnap verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈkɪdˌnæp/
1

to illegally take someone away and make them a prisoner, especially in order to make their family or government give you money or allow you to do what you want

Example

Three American tourists are reported to have been kidnapped by political extremists.

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Definition kidnap in American English