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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
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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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