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Definitions from WordNet

Verb kidnap has 1 sense
  1. kidnap, nobble, abduct, snatch - take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
    --1 is one way to seize
    Derived forms: noun kidnapper1, noun kidnapping1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Kidnap

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To seize, detain, or carry away (a person) illegally against their will, typically for ransom or in furtherance of another crime.

Example Sentences:

1. The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman's daughter for a large ransom.

2. The news report stated that a child had been kidnapped from the local park.

3. The police were able to track down and arrest the individuals who attempted to kidnap the celebrity.

Part of Speech: Noun
Sense: Popular Usage
Definition:

A person who has been abducted or illegally detained.

Example Sentences:

1. The kidnap victim was found unharmed after a successful rescue operation by the authorities.

2. The kidnapped children were reunited with their parents after an intense search effort.

3. The organization provides support and counseling for the families of kidnap victims.

Sense: Local Usage
Definition:

A local term used to refer to a mischievous or playful act, often involving the temporary restraining of someone.

Example Sentences:

1. In our small town, it's a tradition for teenagers to kidnap their friends on their birthdays and surprise them with a party.

2. The local kids decided to kidnap their neighbor's garden gnome as a prank.

3. We planned to kidnap our friend and take him to his favorite restaurant as a surprise treat.

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