The Collaborative International Dictionary
Kidnap \Kid"nap`\ (k[i^]d"n[a^]p`), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Kidnaped (k[i^]d"n[a^]pt`) or 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.
Wiktionary
n. (context US English) (alternative spelling of kidnapping English) vb. 1 (context US English) (present participle of kidnap English) 2 (context US English) (alternative spelling of kidnapping English)
Usage examples of "kidnaping".
You would not get any result from Polise becace our kidnaping was planet for a year allredy.
The kidnaping of Manuel Noriega will facilitate an easier flow through Panama of cocaine and money, what with so many banks there.
There is no other explanation For the rise of the Cali cartel which is coupled with the kidnaping of Noriega.
Soon enough, Qbode would be dead and the kidnapings could be blamed on him.
Two kidnapings on land and a theft from the Marco Polo, as well as an undeclared vessel offshore.
Human beings today commit more murders, rapes, pedophilia, kidnapings, hate crimes, acts of terrorism and just plain dishonest, dishonorable, self-serving sins against all forms of life than the free world has ever seen.
Somehow it don't seem right for you to be talking shop, about kidnapings and--" He eased his collar.