kidnap

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: kid-nap (2)

English Definition

Abduct someone and hold them captive, typically for ransom.

Example Sentence

The bandits tried to kidnap the child.

US IPA /ˈkɪdnæp/

UK IPA /ˈkɪdnæp/

abduct seize snatch capture

release free liberate