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    Kidnap (en. Dukot)

    /ˈkɪd.næp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of taking a person without consent, often with the intent to demand ransom.
    The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy man's child.
    Ang mga kriminal ay nagplano na kidnapin ang anak ng mayaman.
    The process of removing a person from their usual environment in a manner that instills fear.
    After weeks of searching, the victim was found to have been kidnapped.
    Matapos ang ilang linggong paghahanap, natagpuan ang biktima na biktima ng kidnap.

    Etymology

    Inalis mula sa salitang 'kid' at 'nap' na ginamit sa konteksto ng pagdukot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kidnap para sa ransom
    Holding a person to demand payment for their release.
    kidnap for ransom

    Related Words

    nutnapping
    The act of stealing or abducting pets or animals.
    nutnapping

    Slang Meanings

    Kidnapping
    Oh no, there are reports of kidnapping in our area.
    Naku, may mga balitang kidnap sa lugar natin.
    Taken away
    No one will say if he was kidnapped or just 'taken away.'
    Walang magsasabi kung siya ay kinidnap o ‘tinangay’ lang.
    Taking someone against their will
    We need security to prevent kidnappings.
    Kailangan natin ng seguridad para maiwasan ang kidnap.