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

Some have theorized that the area is a hotbed of alien activity, positing that these extraterrestrial beings are abducting humans for study. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Gleb Savchenko is claiming that his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, had previously abducted their children and moved to China. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

De Niro and Scott are on hand as an estranged father and son who are brought back together when Scott’s character’s young son is abducted after the pair move back to his sleepy hometown after a horrible tragedy. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

However, Morehouse, who has spent more than a decade campaigning for the return of American children abducted to Japan, doubts the amendment to Japan’s Civil Code will bring significant change. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026