kidnaping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of forcibly taking and carrying away a person or persons against their will, typically to an unknown destination or with the intention of keeping them captive.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kidnaping
rapping , happing , clapping

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Variants

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kidnap , kidnaped , kidnapee , kidnapees , kidnaper , kidnapers , kidnaping , kidnapings , kidnapped , kidnappee , kidnappees , kidnapper , kidnappers , kidnapping , kidnappings , kidnaps

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Etymology

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From the past participle of kidnap - probably influenced by the old Norse word 'kunungráp' which means 'the act of a king seizing a man'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded kidnapping for ransom occurred in Europe during the Middle Ages.

2. In some cultures, kidnapping is a traditional part of courtship, where the groom's family abducts the bride-to-be and demands a ransom from her family.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abduction: A broader term that includes kidnapping, but also includes the unlawful taking of a person from one place to another without their consent, even if no harm is intended.

2. Ransom: A payment demanded and often paid in exchange for the release of a kidnapped person.

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Culture

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In literature and art, kidnapping is a common theme in various genres, including crime, thriller, and adventure. It has been depicted in movies, books, and television shows, often exploring themes of power, control, and survival.

How to Memorize "kidnaping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being forced into a car against their will, with masked individuals driving away with them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person being held captive, perhaps in a dark room or dungeon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym KIDNAP: Kidnapper Intimidates, Drives, Nabs, Abducts, Prisoner.

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