abduction
noun/æbˈdʌkʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,267 most common English word
Meaning
The act of taking someone away by force or deception.
Example sentence
The police launched an investigation after the abduction of a child from the local park.
Synonyms & related words
- kidnapping
- seizure
- capture
- snatching
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