Abduct – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Abduct is used as a Verb in English and generally means to take someone away by force or without permission, usually against their will.
Meaning:
Abduct typically refers to kidnapping—when someone is taken away from where they are, often using threats, coercion, or deception. Because abduction involves taking a person without consent, it is commonly treated as a serious crime.
Definition:
Abduct means to remove or carry someone away against their will, or to take them from a safe place without lawful permission. The circumstances can vary: a person may be taken from home, intercepted in public, or removed by someone who has gained control through force or manipulation. Law enforcement agencies work to prevent abductions, locate missing people, and hold offenders accountable.
Example Sentences:
- The suspect was arrested for attempting to abduct a child.
- The gang planned to abduct the CEO for ransom.
- Authorities believe the man was abducted during his morning jog.
- The investigation revealed that the woman was abducted on her way to work.
- The police issued a public alert after a child was abducted near the mall.
- The story centers on a girl who was abducted by a mysterious stranger.
Abduct Synonyms:
Abduct Antonyms:
- Release
- Free
- Return
- Rescue
- Restore
- Reunite
- Set free
- Let go
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If you are studying related vocabulary, you may also find these pages helpful: entrap (to trap someone into a situation) and extort (to obtain something by threats), both of which are often connected with coercive criminal scenarios.
