Meaning
To take someone away by force and keep them, usually to get money.
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Word origin
From kid, an old word for a child, and nap, an old word meaning to snatch.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- kid + nap
- English cognates
- kid
Grammar
Examples
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You "kidnap" a person, never a thing.
banker .
The passive "was kidnapped" is very common with this verb.
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People "kidnap someone for money".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 3: kidnap, climb, storm and 7 more words.