Synonyms of abduct

abduct

verb

ab-ˈdəkt 

as in to kidnap

to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully

the gangsters planned to abduct the industrialist's young daughter and demand a huge ransom from her family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kidnap
• capture
• seize
• snatch
• run off with
• impress
• make away with
• waylay
• steal
• make off with
• spirit
• hijack
• crimp
• take
• shanghai
• abscond (with)
• catch
• cop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliver
• return
• redeem
• rescue
• restore
• ransom

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abduct

The Barzani Genocide of 1983 saw around 8,000 men and boys from that tribe abducted and murdered. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The two Forest Service employees were conducting field work near Gumboot Lake Campground in a remote area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest when they were abducted last week, according to federal authorities. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Authorities said Chandler admitted to abducting and raping the girl. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Heinrich confessed to abducting, assaulting and killing Jacob. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 17 July 2026