kidnapping

Meanings

• the act of taking or sending away someone by force, especially to terrorist or criminal ends

  - "The gang kidnapped the businessman and demanded a ransom."
  - "The terrorists took hostages in the embassy and demanded the release of their comrades."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kidnapping
kidnapping , happing , mapping , clapping , snapping , rapping

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. kidnapping () : the act of taking or sending away someone by force, especially to terrorist or criminal ends
   

2. kidney () : a specialized organ in the vertebrate body that filters blood and removes waste products in the form of urine
   

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Variants

List of all variants of kidnapping that leads to same result
kidnap , kidnaped , kidnapee , kidnapees , kidnaper , kidnapers , kidnaping , kidnapings , kidnapped , kidnappee , kidnappees , kidnapper , kidnappers , kidnapping , kidnappings , kidnaps

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Forms

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kidnapped, kidnapping, kidnaps, kidnap

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Etymology

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The word 'kidnapping' is derived from the Old English words 'cydan' (to seize, to take by force) and 'nappe' (a napkin, a piece of fabric). The word 'kidnapping' originally referred to the act of taking away someone's child by force.

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Related Concepts

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1. abduction: the act of taking someone away by force or deceit, often with criminal or terrorist intentions

2. kidnap for ransom: the act of kidnapping someone and demanding a ransom payment in exchange for their safe release

3. hostage taking: the act of taking someone as a hostage, often with the intention of using them as leverage in negotiations or to intimidate or coerce others

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