Words / B1

KIDN-ap-ing/ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/

Kidnapping is the crime of taking someone away by force (countable: a kidnapping; also uncountable in legal lists). Kidnap is the verb. Abduction is a formal twin. Charges: the kidnapping charge was dropped before trial.

Meaning

The crime of taking someone away by force.

Examples

• “The kidnapping charge was dropped before the trial.”
• “Kidnapping is a separate offence from robbery on the charge sheet.”

Good to know

a kidnapping / a kidnapping charge. Verb: kidnap. Formal: abduction. Court lists. Countable for one incident.

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