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

A number of people were kidnapped from a mosque in a spree of abductions at several villages in Nigeria 's north-central Niger state, police said Saturday. — ABC News, 22 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

All 10 victims were apparently kidnapped in the days before their slayings, authorities say, though none of the abductions were reported to police until the bodies were discovered. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 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

Richard kept newspaper clippings about their abductions in a locker in his apartment, and authorities later found both fingerprint and DNA evidence connecting him to the crimes, The Washington Post reported. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026