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kidnappings

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

noun

The act of taking someone away by force or threat, typically to hold them for ransom or to dicipline them.

Example

"The kidnappings of the wealthy businessman's children were a major news story."

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