Kidnap /(kĭd"năp`)/

Kid·nap

Kidnap

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Kidnaped; p. pr. & vb. n. Kidnaping

  1. To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with intent to carry to another place.
    You may reason or expostulate with the parents, but never attempt to kidnap their children, and to make proselytes of them.