Synonyms of abductions

abductions

noun

plural of abduction

as in kidnappings

the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal

discredited reports of abductions by aliens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kidnappings
• rapes
• hijackings
• snatches
• seizures
• impressments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abductions

Sandinista operatives are suspected in a series of shootings, abductions and killings of Nicaraguan exiles in Costa Rica in recent years. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Last week, dozens of people were kidnapped from a mosque in a spate of abductions at several villages in Nigeria's north-central Niger state. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Family ties convince him to join with Beck and get back in the game before Jake also turns up dead, a tricky proposition since clues start to point to Carter perhaps directing new abductions from his cell. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Atiku promised on Wednesday to restore subsidized fuel, while Obi vowed to tackle security challenges such as mass abductions for ransom that threaten the country’s stability. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

But the government’s killings, torture, and abductions continued for years after the final whistle had blown. — Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

His unit has investigated gang activity, murders, abductions. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The Bermuda Triangle is shrouded in mystery and has long been rumored to be a place of alien abductions and ghost sightings. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026