Synonyms for

Abducting

Verb / æˈbdʌktɪŋ / / ʌˈbdʌktɪŋ / Another word for abducting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Abducting means to take someone away illegally or by force.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The police arrested the man for abducting the child.
  2. The movie was about aliens abducting humans.
  3. The kidnapper was caught abducting the wealthy businessman.
  4. The soldiers were accused of abducting innocent civilians.
  5. The pirates were notorious for abducting sailors and holding them for ransom.

Quotes

  • "There are some who believe that we are not alone in this universe, that there are other life forms out there, and that they are abducting humans and conducting experiments on them."
  • "I was abducting all the happiness and lightness from my life, sucking it out like a vampire."
  • "Fear keeps us from abducting the things we want from life."

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