Meaning
kidnapping, abduction
- the crime of illegally seizing and holding someone by force
In a sentence
La polizia indaga sul rapimento dell'imprenditore.
The police are investigating the businessman's kidnapping.
I criminali hanno chiesto un riscatto dopo il rapimento.
The criminals demanded a ransom after the abduction.
Fortunatamente il bambino è stato liberato pochi giorni dopo il rapimento.
Fortunately the child was freed a few days after the kidnapping.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rapimento | masculine · singular |
| rapimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'rapire' (to kidnap, to abduct). Distinct from 'sequestro di persona' (false imprisonment, kidnapping).