Synonyms for abduction
æbˈdʌk ʃənab·duc·tion

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1. abductionnoun

   Synonyms:
   kidnapping

2. abductionnoun

   Synonyms:
   retroduction

3. abductionnoun

   Synonyms:
   retroduction

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1. abduction

   Synonyms:
   abstraction, subtraction, deprivation, ablution, rape, seizure, appropriation

   Antonyms:
   addition, adduction, replacement, restitution, restoration, surrender, reinstatement

Princeton's WordNet

1. abductionnoun

   the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

2. abductionnoun

   (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body

Matched Categories

1. • Capture
   • Motion
   • Physiology

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1. abductionnoun

   Synonyms:
   withdrawing, withdrawal, withdrawment, drawing away

2. abductionnoun

   Synonyms:
   kidnapping

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1. abductionnoun

   Synonyms:
   kidnapping, child-stealing, man-stealing, defiliation

   Associated words:
   abduct, abductor

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1. List of paraphrases for "abduction":

   kidnapping, abductions, hijacking, removal, abducted, kidnap, sequestration, kidnapped, kidnappings, abducting, hijack, clearance, removing, subtraction, abstraction, bride, seizure, hostage-taking

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1. Sheriff William Snyder:

   There is absolutely no evidence that a crime occurred, this is a strong circumstantial case for an abduction except that some of the elements that we would see in an abduction are missing.

2. Rima Kamal:

   Since our colleague’s abduction, we mobilized all channels possible to secure her release, over the past five months, we have certainly had some leads. We are however unable to share or elaborate on these leads publically due to the sensitivity of any abduction case. What matters now is Nourane’s safe return to her family as soon as possible.

3. Alex Salmond:

   How could they possibly not have known about the fate that had befallen a British citizen? the prime responsibility of all governments is to keep their own citizens safe from harm and governments are not meant to collaborate on the illegal abduction and then the torture of one of their own citizens.

4. State Department spokesman John Kirby:

   His abduction, his detention and now conviction on baseless charges demonstrated a flagrant disregard by Russian authorities for the rule of law and raises serious concerns regarding Russia's compliance with its international legal obligations.

5. Abdul Rahman Hammoud:

   The kidnapping of the Qatari hunters dealt a painful blow to the reputation of all the southern areas of Iraq, we are a tribal community and Gulf hunters are our guests. After the abduction, not a single hunter from the Gulf is coming to Iraq anymore, fearing from being kidnapped. It will take a long time to repair the damage and convince Gulf hunters to resume their Iraq trips.