abduction
6 antonyms and opposites of abduction, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The crime of taking a person away by force or deception, typically to hold them against their will.
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How to use abduction
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin abductio, "a leading away," from ab- ("away") + ducere ("to lead") — the same root that gives us "conduct" and "duct."
Full origin of abduction →Frequently asked questions
What does “abduction” mean?
The word “abduction” means the crime of taking a person away by force or deception, typically to hold them against their will. In plain terms, taking someone away by force — kidnapping. In anatomy, it means moving a body part away from the center line of the body.
How do you pronounce “abduction”?
“Abduction” is pronounced uhb-DUHK-shn (/æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “abduction” in a sentence?
Here is “abduction” used in a sentence: “Police treated the missing teenager's case as a possible abduction.”
What is another word for “abduction”?
Words with a similar meaning to “abduction” include retroduction and abstraction.
What is the opposite of “abduction”?
The opposite of “abduction” — its antonyms — are adduction, replacement, restitution, restoration and surrender.
What part of speech is “abduction”?
“Abduction” is a noun.
Where does the word “abduction” come from?
The word “abduction” comes from Latin. From Latin abductio, "a leading away," from ab- ("away") + ducere ("to lead") — the same root that gives us "conduct" and "duct.".
Is “abduction” a common word?
“Abduction” is an uncommon word in modern English.