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Vocabulary Entry
kidnapper
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who abducts another person, typically for ransom or unlawful purposes.
Example Sentences
"The kidnapper demanded a large sum of money for the safe return of the child."
"Police arrested the kidnapper before he could escape the city."
"A local witness reported seeing the kidnapper near the park."
V
verb
To seize and carry away a person unlawfully and usually for a specified purpose.
Example Sentences
"The criminal tried to kidnap a wealthy businessman's daughter."
"They planned to kidnap the celebrity for a publicity stunt."
"Law enforcement agencies are taking measures to prevent people from being kidnapped."