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kidnapping

/ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does kidnapping mean?

noun

The act of taking someone away by force or threat, especially to hold them for ransom. The act of taking a child away from its parents, often by force or deception.

Example

"The police were investigating a case of kidnapping that had occurred in the small town."

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