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abducting

The word “abducting” has 3 syllables: ab-duct-ing

It's pronounced as /əbˈdʌktɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for abducting?

In the thesaurus, “abducting” has 19 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abducting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abducting

Antonyms for abducting

  • delivering
  • ransoming
  • redeeming
  • rescuing
  • restoring
  • returning

Meanings of abducting

  • verb
    1. To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.
    2. To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.

Example Sentences

  • The detective uncovered a sinister plot involving a criminal organization that was abducting high-profile individuals.
  • Reports suggested that a group of aliens might be responsible for abducting livestock in the rural areas.
  • Law enforcement agencies collaborated to apprehend the human traffickers who were abducting vulnerable victims.
  • The news anchor reported a series of incidents where a mysterious figure was abducting pets from suburban neighborhoods.
  • A task force was formed to investigate the growing number of cases involving strangers abducting children on their way to school.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abducting, such as: capturing, catching, copping, crimping, delivering, highjacking, hijacking.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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kidnaping

kidnapping

making away with

making off with

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