kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/verb 1noun 1forms 5 verb1 •to carry someone off against their will and keep them hidden, sometimes until money is paidHello, ladies! How’s the Big Apple? Rotten, Jerry! Clover's been kidnapped! Oh, dear! That's the second time this month! — 2002 noun1 •The crime, or an instance, of kidnapping. formskidnaped · kidnapped · kidnaping · kidnapping · kidnaps