Hold to ransom (6)

I believe the answer is:

kidnap

(Other definitions for kidnap that I've seen before include "Take person prisoner for ransom" , "Seize and hold for ransom" , "Shanghai, abduct" , "Small island" , "'Abduct, snatch (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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