adj

kidnapped

adj

Describes someone who has been unlawfully seized and held captive.

"The kidnapped hostage was found safe three days later."

How to Use Kidnapped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving been taken and held against one's will.

Common pairings

kidnapped victim kidnapped child

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The _____ hostage was found safe three days later.

Past-tense/adjectival form of "kidnap."

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