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Definitions for: Kidnap
[v] of people
Webster (1913) Definition: Kid"nap`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Kidnapedor Kidnapped;
p. pr. & vb. n. Kidnaping or Kidnapping.] [Kid a child +
Prov. E. nap to seize, to grasp. Cf. Knab, Knap, Nab.]
To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will,
with intent to carry to another place. --Abbott.
You may reason or expostulate with the parents, but
never attempt to kidnap their children, and to make
proselytes of them. --Whately.
Note: Originally used only of stealing children, but now
extended in application to any human being,
involuntarily abducted.
Synonyms: abduct, nobble, snatch
See Also: impress, seize, shanghai
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