Definition

A person who has been taken away illegally by force or threat.

Example

The police are working hard to find the kidnappee and bring them home safely.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie where the kidnappee escapes from the villains?

Yeah, I heard it's really thrilling!

I love how they always manage to outsmart their captors.

Exactly! It makes the story so intense and exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kidnappee → The word is formed from 'kidnap' (from 'kid' meaning child and 'nap' meaning to seize or take) and the suffix '-ee' (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). The term 'kidnappee' refers to the person who is taken or seized, particularly in the context of abduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kidnap' as taking someone, especially a child, and the '-ee' indicating the person who is taken. So, a kidnappee is the person who has been taken.

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