kidnaping in English

verb
1
take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
His brother abroad collected a ransom thinking he was kidnapped by petty criminals.

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1. Synonyms for Abducting include kidnapping, kidnaping, seizing, snatching, capturing, carrying off, making off with, hijacking, running off with and shanghaiing

2. Although this number may seem high, it should be noted that the police definition of kidnaping is that the abductor is someone other than the parents, and could, therefore, be a family member or friend.