kidnap 1
verbdomain: v physical contact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
EnglishDerivationally related form
kidnapping 1
noun
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
kidnapper 1
noun
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
kidnaper 1
noun
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
Hyponym
shanghai 1
verb
take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
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crime 1
noun
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
