kidnaps

We have found lemma(root) word of kidnaps : kidnap.

Definitions


[ˈkɪdnap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- abduct (someone) and hold them captive, typically to obtain a ransom
(e.g: militants kidnapped the daughter of a minister)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: back-formation from kidnapper, from kid + slang nap ‘nab, seize’


[ˈkɪdnap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action of kidnapping someone
(e.g: they were arrested for robbery and kidnap)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: back-formation from kidnapper, from kid + slang nap ‘nab, seize’




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