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abduction


abduction

noun

Definition of ABDUCTION

the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal <discredited reports of abductions by aliens>
Synonyms hijacking (also highjacking), kidnapping (also kidnaping), rape, snatch [slang]

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