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kidnapping

UK
/ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/

Translations

kidnappingnoun
kidnappings
pl
UK
/ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/
enlèvementTerme courant pour le crime d’enlèvement, y compris au sens d’enlèvement d’une personne par force ou fraude.
The police launched a massive search operation following the kidnapping of the young child.
La police a lancé une vaste opération de recherche à la suite de l’enlèvement du jeune enfant.
Additional translations
raptPlus littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
snatching
abduction
taking
seizure
capture
kidnappinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that kidnaps or is involved in kidnapping.
kidnappeurEmploi adjectival rare, pour qualifier une personne ou un groupe se livrant à des enlèvements.
A kidnapping gang was intercepted before they could contact the victim's family.
Un gang kidnappeur a été intercepté avant de pouvoir contacter la famille de la victime.
Synonyms
taking hostage
carrying off
capturing
snatching
seizing
abducting
kidnappingadjective
Used attributively to modify a following noun (e.g., 'kidnapping case').
d’enlèvementEmploi relationnel : qui concerne l’enlèvement en tant que crime.
The detective specialized in kidnapping investigations.
Le détective était spécialisé dans les enquêtes d’enlèvement.
Synonyms
seizing
criminal
forcible
abductory
abducting
abductive
kidnapverb

kidnapping

Gerund

kidnapped
Past Simple
kidnapped
Past Participle
kidnapping
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɪd.næp/
US
/ˈkɪd.næp/
The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman for a hefty ransom.
Les criminels prévoyaient d’enlever le riche homme d’affaires contre une forte rançon.
Additional translations
kidnapperAnglicisme courant, surtout dans la presse ou le langage familier.
Synonyms
seize
snatch
take hostage
capture
abduct

Definitions

kidnappingnoun
The unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person by force or fraud.
The police launched a massive search operation following the kidnapping of the young child.
An instance or occurrence of someone being abducted.
The recent kidnapping in the neighborhood has left the community in fear.
kidnappinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or inclined to abducting someone.
A kidnapping gang was intercepted before they could contact the victim's family.
kidnappingadjective
Relating to or involving the crime of kidnapping.
The detective specialized in kidnapping investigations.
kidnapverb
To seize and detain a person unlawfully, often for ransom.
The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman for a hefty ransom.
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