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    Kumidnap (en. Kidnap)

    /ku.mɪd.nap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of seizing or abducting a person against their will.
    The group became known for their acts of kidnapping people for ransom.
    Nakilala ang grupo sa kanilang gawain ng kumidnap ng mga tao para sa ransom.
    The commission of a crime in which the victim is deprived of their freedom.
    They pretended to be police officers to kidnap one of the witnesses.
    Nagpanggap silang mga pulis upang kumidnap ng isa sa mga testigo.

    Etymology

    from the English word 'kidnap'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kidnapping a person
    the abduction of a person against their will
    kumidnap ng tao

    Related Words

    kidnapper
    A person who commits a kidnapping.
    kidnapper
    ransom
    The amount demanded for the release of the victim.
    ransom

    Slang Meanings

    A person who kidnaps for money (getting involved in a situation in a harsher way)
    What these people do is like kidnapping their fellow for profit.
    Ang gawain ng mga taong ito ay parang kinidnap ang kapwa nila para lang kumita.
    To capture attention or focus
    Wow, her dress really kidnapped all the attention at the party!
    Grabe, ang dress niya ay talagang kumidnap sa lahat ng atensyon sa party!
    To hijack the price or value
    It's like the traders have kidnapped the prices of goods today!
    Parang kinidnap na ng mga negosyante ang presyo ng bilihin ngayon!