Meaning of kidnapped in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   kidnapped

   Definitions

   1. (of persons) seized and detained unlawfully, often for ransom

   Examples

   • « the father restored the kidnapped (or abducted) child to the mother »

Participle of verb

• kidnap
• kidnap