1. past tense and past participle of kidnap; took someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom
Usage: alternative spelling of ‘kidnapped’

Examples

• The wealthy businessman was kidnaped and held for ransom.
• Police believe the child was kidnaped from the playground.
• The ambassador’s daughter was kidnaped by terrorists.
• He was kidnaped while walking home from school.
• The kidnaped journalist was released after three days.
• Authorities are searching for the kidnaped heiress.