abduction

The word “abduction” has 3 syllables: ab-duc-tion

It's pronounced as /əbˈdʌkʃən/

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In the thesaurus, “abduction” has 5 synonyms.

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Synonyms for abduction

noun
1. Leading away; a carrying away.
2. The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body.
3. A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable.
4. The wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being.

The community was shaken by the news of the child abduction that occurred in broad daylight.
The detective tirelessly worked to unravel the mystery surrounding the mysterious abduction of a prominent businessman.
Witnesses provided crucial information that helped the police in their investigation of the recent abduction case.
The international organization focused on raising awareness about human rights violations, including instances of forced abduction.
The thriller novel's plot centered around the suspenseful search for a young woman following her sudden abduction.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to abduction, such as: kidnaping, kidnapping, rape, seizure, theft.

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