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abduction Antonyms

Opposite of abduction

Because the opposite of abduction shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The unlawful act of taking someone away against their will by force, fraud, or coercion.

Usage Example

"The authorities issued an urgent alert immediately after the child's release was reported."

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release
Strong
rescue
liberation
return

• noun (Context 2)

The physiological movement of a limb or other body part away from the midline of the body or from another part.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist evaluated the patient's shoulder strength during arm adduction."

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adduction

Similar words to abduction

Words similar to abduction shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

kidnapping
retroduction
seizure
capture
snatching
See all synonyms of abduction

• Nearby Words

abdicator
abduct
abductee
abduction
abductor
aberrant
aberrational

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abduction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abduction
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