kidnapped

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of taking and carrying away by force or deception, especially to a secret place.

  - "He was kidnapped by a group of men and held for ransom."
  - "The child was kidnapped from the park and found safe after a few hours."
  - "The president's daughter was kidnapped during a state visit."

• Verb

  To secretly and forcibly take away (someone) and keep them confined.

  - "The gang kidnapped the businessman and demanded a large ransom."
  - "The kidnapped victim was found alive and well after three days."
  - "The kidnapper was arrested before he could harm his victim."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kidnapped
abducted , ensnared , imprisoned , restrained

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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 Old English cynnebrycan, from cynn 'kind, race' + Brycean 'seize'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kidnapping' was first used in the English language in the 16th century.

2. In some cultures, kidnapping is considered an acceptable practice for arranging marriages.

3. The world record for the longest kidnapping case on record is held by Inge Lehmann, who was kidnapped by her father for 27 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abduction: The act of taking someone away by force or deception.

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

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Culture

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Kidnapping has been a significant issue throughout history, with many famous cases reported in the media. It is often used as a tactic for extortion or ransom, and can lead to serious harm or even death. In literature, kidnapping has been a popular theme in many novels and stories, such as 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson and 'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson.

How to Memorize "kidnapped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of taking someone away by force or deception.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kidnapped' with the idea of being taken away against one's will.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Caught in a net, taken away, Kidnapped'.

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