Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abduction
noun
/æbˈdʌkʃən/
Definition
The act of taking someone away by force or deceit.
Examples
- The police are investigating the abduction of a local child.
- In the movie, the main character is a victim of an alien abduction.
Meaning
Abduction refers to the illegal act of seizing and carrying away a person, often against their will.
Synonyms
- kidnapping
- snatching
- taking
- seizure
