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abduct Synonyms

Another word for abduct

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• verb (Context 1)

To take someone away illegally by force or deception; to kidnap.

Usage Example

"In Greek mythology, Hades emerged from the underworld to kidnap Persephone while she was gathering flowers."

Strongest
kidnap
carry off
Strong
seize
snatch
capture

Opposites of abduct

The opposite of abduct shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

adduct
release
liberate
free
let go
rescue
See all opposites of abduct

• Nearby Words

abdomen
abdominal
abdominally
abduct
abductee
abduction
abductor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abduct. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abduct
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