Kidnaps Meaning in English
word · lemma: kidnap
ˈkɪdˌnæps
KID-naps
kˈɪdnæps
KID-naps
Definition
To take someone away illegally and hold them captive, usually to demand money or force someone to do something.
Usage & Nuances
"Kidnaps" is the third person singular present tense of "kidnap" (he/she/it kidnaps). Used in legal, news, and crime contexts. Not used for joking; always serious. Don't confuse with "abducts" (more formal, similar meaning).
Spanish: secuestraPortuguese (BR): sequestraPortuguese (PT): rapta - sequestraChinese (Simplified): 绑架Chinese (Traditional): 綁架Hindi: अपहरण करता हैArabic: يختطفBengali: অপহরণ করেRussian: похищаетJapanese: 誘拐するVietnamese: bắt cócKorean: 납치한다Turkish: kaçırırUrdu: اغوا کرتا ہےIndonesian: menculik
Example Sentences
He kidnaps the little girl and demands money.
basic
The villain kidnaps the hero's friend.
basic
Every year, the gang kidnaps tourists.
basic
She never walks alone at night because she’s afraid someone kidnaps her.
natural
If anyone kidnaps the president’s son, the police will act quickly.
natural
The news reports that someone kidnaps children in the area.
natural