Kidnappee Meaning in English
word
ˌkɪd.næˈpi
kid-nap-PEE
ˌkɪd.næˈpiː
kid-nap-PEE
Definition
A kidnappee is a person who has been kidnapped, meaning someone who has been taken away and held against their will, usually to demand something in return.
Usage & Nuances
'Kidnappee' is a formal/legal term and less common than 'victim' or 'hostage' in everyday speech. Used in legal, news, and police contexts. Do not confuse with 'kidnapper' (the person who commits the kidnapping).
Spanish: secuestrado - persona secuestradaPortuguese (BR): sequestrado - vítima de sequestroPortuguese (PT): sequestrado - pessoa sequestradaChinese (Simplified): 被绑架者 - 受害人Chinese (Traditional): 被綁架者 - 受害人Hindi: अपहृत - अपहरण का शिकारArabic: المخطوفBengali: অপহৃত ব্যক্তি - অপহরণের শিকারRussian: похищенныйJapanese: 誘拐被害者Vietnamese: nạn nhân bị bắt cócKorean: 납치 피해자Turkish: kaçırılan kişiUrdu: اغوا شدہ شخصIndonesian: korban penculikan
Example Sentences
The kidnappee was safely returned home.
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The police questioned the kidnappee about the incident.
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The family was relieved when the kidnappee was found.
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No one knew where the kidnappee was being kept for days.
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The film tells the story from the kidnappee's perspective.
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After the rescue, the kidnappee struggled to return to normal life.
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