raptar

Meaning

  1. (transitive) to abduct (capture and keep (someone) imprisoned, demanding something (usually money) in exchange for their life)
  2. (transitive) to prey, snatch (take away with violence, take by force)

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʁa.piˈta(ʁ)/
Etymology

In summary

Borrowed from Latin raptāre.

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