kidnapping Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
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Kidnapping as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of kidnap
2
To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.
Kidnapping as a Noun
1
The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Word Forms & Grammar
kidnapping
kidnapping (countable and uncountable, plural kidnappings)
Words That Rhyme With Kidnapping
Kidnapping at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of kidnap |
| Plural | kidnappings |