abducts
The word “abducts” has 2 syllables: ab-ducts
It's pronounced as /əbˈdʌkts/
What is synonym and antonym for abducts?
In the thesaurus, “abducts” has 18 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abducts along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abducts
- captures
- catches
- cops
- crimps
- highjacks
- hijacks
- impresses
- kidnaps
- makes away with
- makes off with
- runs off with
- seizes
- shanghais
- snatches
- spirits
- steals
- takes
- waylays
Antonyms for abducts
- delivers
- ransoms
- redeems
- rescues
- restores
- returns
Meanings of abducts
- verb
- To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.
- To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.
Example Sentences
- The mysterious creature in the folklore allegedly abducts unsuspecting travelers in the night.
- The espionage thriller follows a spy who abducts an enemy agent for interrogation.
- The elusive creature purportedly abducts unsuspecting travelers in the folklore tales.
- In the novel, a master thief skillfully abducts a valuable artifact from a heavily guarded museum.
- The criminal organization specializes in a variety of illicit activities, including a scheme that abducts wealthy individuals for ransom.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abducts, such as: captures, catches, cops, crimps, delivers, highjacks, hijacks.
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