kidnap
verb (used with object)
to steal, carry off, or abduct by force or fraud, especially for use as a hostage or to extract ransom.
has kidnapped
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present perfectof kidnap (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Now a corporation called Barish-Estranza has kidnapped members of Dr. Mensah’s family, leading Murderbot to volunteer for a rescue mission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Subify has kidnapped me from YouTube!” he exclaimed at one point during the Zoom call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2021
The day Kathryn Schulz puts “ugh” in a piece will be the day someone has kidnapped the real Kathryn Schulz and stuck anomalies in her copy to torture her.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2016
As in the console version, the evil witch Mizrabel has kidnapped Minnie, and it’s up to Mickey to rescue her.
From Forbes ● Nov. 21, 2013
This guy named Hoffman has kidnapped Alicia and locked her away in a tower, and I'm going nuts looking for a way inside.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
