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Synonyms of abduction
the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal
- discredited reports of abductions by aliens
Synonyms for abduction
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- rape,
- snatch
- [slang]
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The first known use of abduction was in 1632
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