kidnapping
US /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
・UK /'kɪdnæpɪŋ/
B1
v.t.Transitive VerbTo take someone and demand money to return them
He was found guilty of kidnapping
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe act of abducting someone and holding them captive, usually for ransom.
Kidnapping is a serious crime with severe penalties.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo seize and detain (a person) unlawfully.
The news reported that the suspect is still kidnapping victims.
Video subtitles
Movie Titles That Lied Straight To Your Face
- The only scene in this Coen Brothers classic that's actually set in Fargo, North Dakota, is the one where Jerry meets the two hitmen to set up the kidnapping of his wife.
The only scene in this Coen Brothers classic that's actually set in Fargo, North Dakota, is the one where Jerry meets the two hitmen to set up the kidnapping of his wife.
- is the one when Jerry meets with the two hitmen to set up the kidnapping of his wife.
is the one when Jerry meets with the two hitmen to set up the kidnapping of his wife.
I Randomly Called People Until One Agreed To Go To Six Flags
- Do you think I was kidnapping you yet?
Do you think I was kidnapping you yet?
- Do you think I was kidnapping you yet?
Do you think I was kidnapping you yet?
France manhunt: cameras record brutal ambush as “drug boss” freed and guards shot dead | BBC News
- But he was also the suspect in a fatal kidnapping in the southern city of Marseille, which is facing an onslaught of gang violence.
But he was also the suspect in a fatal kidnapping in the southern city of Marseille, which is facing an onslaught of gang violence.
- But he was also the suspect in a fatal kidnapping in the southern city of Marseille, which is facing an onslaught of gang violence.
But he was also the suspect in a fatal kidnapping in the southern city of Marseille, which is facing an onslaught of gang violence.
Present perfect in English
- Jimmy is talking about a past action, Jenny's kidnapping,
Jimmy is talking about a past action, Jenny's kidnapping,
- Jimmy is talking about a past action—Jinny's kidnapping—and how that event affects Jinny's safety in the present.
Jimmy is talking about a past action—Jinny's kidnapping—and how that event affects Jinny's safety in the present.
Why Kids Never Go Outside Anymore
- It's a ridiculous idea once you actually look at the statistics. One study actually looked at nearly 800,000 cases of missing children and found that only 1 in 10,000 were cases of stereotypical kidnapping. 99.9% of the time, the kids were with another family member, had run away by themselves or there was some other explanation. Of course, this didn't stop the 80s news media taking the story of a kidnapping epidemic and running with it.
It's a ridiculous idea once you actually look at the statistics. One study actually looked at nearly 800,000 cases of missing children and found that only 1 in 10,000 were cases of stereotypical kidnapping. 99.9% of the time, the kids were with another family member, had run away by themselves or there was some other explanation. Of course, this didn't stop the 80s news media taking the story of a kidnapping epidemic and running with it.
- One study actually looked at nearly 800,000 cases of missing children and found that only 1 in 10,000 were cases of stereotypical kidnapping.
One study actually looked at nearly 800,000 cases of missing children and found that only 1 in 10,000 were cases of stereotypical kidnapping.
10 Most Shocking Things Joker Has Ever Done
- Here are 10 most shocking things the Joker has ever done: kidnapping Alfred and the Bat Family.
Here are 10 most shocking things the Joker has ever done: kidnapping Alfred and the Bat Family.
- Kidnapping Alfred and The Bat-Family The Joker loves to torment Batman - it's an
Kidnapping Alfred and The Bat-Family The Joker loves to torment Batman - it's an
Roles That Inspired Actors To Change Their Lives
- For the intense 2015 drama Room, Brie Larson underwent a punishing routine to portray a young woman who survives a kidnapping.
For the intense 2015 drama Room, Brie Larson underwent a punishing routine to portray a young woman who survives a kidnapping.
- For the intense 2015 drama Room, Brie Larson underwent a punishing routine to portray a young woman who survives a kidnapping.
For the intense 2015 drama Room, Brie Larson underwent a punishing routine to portray a young woman who survives a kidnapping.
Top 20 Worst Things Mr. Burns Has Done
- Number 13, kidnapping a soccer team.
Number 13, kidnapping a soccer team.
- Number 13: Kidnapping a Soccer Team.
Number 13: Kidnapping a Soccer Team.
10 Shocking Revelations from Sean Combs: The Reckoning
- He would have gone to jail for kidnapping in Los Angeles.
He would have gone to jail for kidnapping in Los Angeles.
- He would have gone to jail for kidnapping in Los Angeles.
He would have gone to jail for kidnapping in Los Angeles.
Top 10 Creepiest Movies Ever Made
- The Vanishing gives audiences a glimpse into a kidnapping, the person behind it and the terror left in its wake.
The Vanishing gives audiences a glimpse into a kidnapping, the person behind it and the terror left in its wake.
- The Vanishing gives audiences a glimpse into a kidnapping, the person behind it, and
The Vanishing gives audiences a glimpse into a kidnapping, the person behind it, and