Makidnap (en. To kidnap)

ma-ki-dnap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of abducting a person without consent.
The police ordered the immediate arrest of anyone attempting to kidnap.
Ipinag-utos ng pulis ang agarang pag-aresto sa sinumang susubok na makidnap.
Taking a person by force or threat.
A person was convicted in the case of kidnapping his neighbor.
Isang tao ang nahatulan sa kaso ng makidnap sa kanyang kapitbahay.
Often used in situations where a person is taken against their will.
His decision to kidnap was the result of the severe troubles caused by his accomplices.
Ang kanyang desisyong makidnap ay sanhi ng labis na kapahamakang dulot ng kanyang mga kasama.

Etymology

Derived from 'kidnap' referring to the abduction of a person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kidnap a person
the abduction of a person for kidnapping purposes
makidnap ng tao
victims of kidnapping
people who have fallen into the hands of kidnappers
mga biktima ng makidnap

Related Words

abduction
A common term for taking a person without consent.
dukot
kidnappers
People involved in the act of taking a person against their will.
mga kidnapper

Slang Meanings

to abduct someone as a witness in a crime
Out of anger, he planned to kidnap someone to scare his enemy.
Dahil sa galit niya, nag-plano siyang makidnap ng tao para takutin ang kanyang kaaway.
to bring someone home for convenience
Just kidnap a friend from the party so it’ll be more fun!
Makidnap ka na lang ng kasama mo sa party para mas masaya!
to take someone to an unexpected place
He said, 'Why not kidnap some more friends so we can have more fun?'
Sabi niya, 'Bakit hindi ka makidnap ng iba pang barkada para mas madami tayong mag-enjoy?'