kidnapping
Kidnapping is when someone takes another person away against their will, often by force or trickery.
Imagine you see a news story about a child being taken from school, or a businessman being grabbed off the street. That's an example of kidnapping. It's a serious crime that can cause a lot of worry and concern for families and loved ones. Kidnapping is usually done to get money or other things from the victim's family, but it can also be done by someone who just wants to control or hurt the person they've taken.
How common is "kidnapping"?
Word kidnapping is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.
noun
The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
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