abduction
word
/æbˈdəkʃən/
ab-DUK-shuhn
/ɐbdˈʌkʃən/
ab-DUK-shuhn
Definition
The act of taking someone away illegally by force or threats, often for ransom or to harm them.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally, in legal, police, or news contexts. Common collocations: 'child abduction', 'victim of abduction', 'report an abduction.' Can refer to kidnapping for ransom or other motives.
Spanish: secuestroPortuguese (BR): sequestroPortuguese (PT): rapto - sequestroChinese (Simplified): 绑架Chinese (Traditional): 綁架Hindi: अपहरणArabic: خطفBengali: অপহরণRussian: похищениеJapanese: 誘拐Vietnamese: bắt cócKorean: 유괴Turkish: kaçırmaUrdu: اغواIndonesian: penculikan
Example Sentences
The police are investigating an abduction case.
basic
Abduction is a serious crime.
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They made a movie about an abduction.
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Rumors of abduction spread quickly in the town.
natural
The victim escaped the abduction thanks to a helpful stranger.
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Abduction isn't just in movies; it happens in real life too.
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