Kidnapping: meaning, definitions and examples
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kidnapping
[ ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ ]
criminal
The action of abducting someone and holding them captive, typically for ransom.
Synonyms
abduction, seizure, taking captive
Examples of usage
- They were charged with the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman.
- The kidnapping of the ambassador's daughter shocked the nation.
- The police launched a rescue mission after the kidnapping was reported.
- The kidnapping case attracted widespread media attention.
- The family was devastated by the news of the kidnapping.
Translations
Translations of the word "kidnapping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sequestro
🇮🇳 अपहरण
🇩🇪 Entführung
🇮🇩 penculikan
🇺🇦 викрадення
🇵🇱 porwanie
🇯🇵 誘拐 (ゆうかい)
🇫🇷 enlèvement
🇪🇸 secuestro
🇹🇷 kaçırma
🇰🇷 납치 (napchi)
🇸🇦 اختطاف (ikhtitaf)
🇨🇿 únos
🇸🇰 únos
🇨🇳 绑架 (绑架)
🇸🇮 ugrabitev
🇮🇸 mannrán
🇰🇿 адам ұрлау
🇬🇪 გატაცება (gatatseba)
🇦🇿 adam oğurluğu
🇲🇽 secuestro
Word origin
The term 'kidnapping' has its roots in the old English word 'cnapian', which meant 'to seize or snatch'. The crime of kidnapping has been recorded throughout history in various cultures and civilizations. It has often been associated with ransom demands and criminal enterprises. Kidnapping laws have evolved over time to address the seriousness of the crime and protect individuals from being unlawfully detained.