abduction

Noun

UK: /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

US: /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/


Definition

Abduction means taking someone away by force or tricking them.

Abduction refers to the act of taking someone away illegally by force or deception, often to hold them captive.

Abduction means taking someone away without asking.

Examples and Usage

▶️ Taking Someone Away by Force

Example: The superhero stopped the villain’s abduction of the little boy.

  • Explanation: In this sentence, "abduction" means the villain was trying to take the little boy away, but the superhero stopped it.

Example: The movie was about an alien abduction where aliens took people to their spaceship.

  • Explanation: Here, "abduction" refers to aliens taking people away to their spaceship.

Example: The abduction of the child from the park shocked the entire community.

  • Explanation: In this sentence, "abduction" means the child was taken away by force or deception, causing alarm among the people.

Example: The movie's plot revolves around the abduction of a high-profile businessman for ransom.

  • Explanation: Here, "abduction" refers to the businessman being taken away against his will, with the intent of demanding money.

▶️ Taking Someone Away

Example: The bad guy tried an abduction of the puppy, but the puppy got away.

  • Explanation: Here, "abduction" means the bad guy tried to take the puppy without permission.

Example: The superhero stopped the villain’s abduction of the little girl.

  • Explanation: In this sentence, "abduction" means the villain was trying to take the little girl away without asking.

How to Use "Abduction"

When talking about taking someone without asking:

☑️Example: The mean witch planned an abduction of the fairy, but the fairy flew away.

  • Subject: The mean witch
  • Predicate: planned an abduction of the fairy, but the fairy flew away
    • "planned" (verb)
    • "an abduction" (noun)
    • "of the fairy" (prepositional phrase)
    • "but the fairy flew away" (conjunction and dependent clause)

☑️Example: The dragon’s abduction of the princess made the knight very upset.

  • Subject: The dragon’s abduction
  • Predicate: made the knight very upset
    • "made" (verb)
    • "the knight" (object)
    • "very upset" (adjective phrase)

When talking about someone being taken away:

☑️Example: The police investigated the abduction of the child from the park.

  • Subject: The police
  • Predicate: investigated the abduction of the child from the park
    • "investigated" (verb)
    • "the abduction" (object)
    • "of the child from the park" (prepositional phrase explaining who and where)

☑️Example: The story is about the abduction of a princess by a dragon.

  • Subject: The story
  • Predicate: is about the abduction of a princess by a dragon
    • "is about" (verb phrase)
    • "the abduction" (object)
    • "of a princess by a dragon" (prepositional phrase explaining who and by what)

Detailed Usage

When discussing the act of taking someone away illegally:

☑️Example: Authorities are working tirelessly to solve the recent abduction case in the city.

  • Subject: Authorities
  • Predicate: are working tirelessly to solve the recent abduction case in the city
    • "are working tirelessly" (verb phrase)
    • "to solve the recent abduction case in the city" (infinitive phrase explaining purpose)

☑️Example: The abduction of the journalist has raised international concerns about safety and press freedom.

  • Subject: The abduction of the journalist
  • Predicate: has raised international concerns about safety and press freedom
    • "has raised" (verb)
    • "international concerns about safety and press freedom" (object)

More Examples

☑️Example: The town was worried about the recent abduction of pets.

  • Explanation: People were concerned because pets were being taken away.

☑️Example: In the fairy tale, the abduction of the prince by an evil sorcerer sets off a big adventure.

  • Explanation: The story starts with the prince being taken away by the sorcerer.

☑️Example: The abduction incident led to increased security measures in the neighborhood.

  • Explanation: The incident of someone being taken away by force led to more safety precautions being implemented.

☑️Example: The pirate’s abduction of the treasure chest was stopped by the captain.

  • Explanation: The pirate tried to take the treasure chest, but the captain stopped him.

☑️Example: In the story, the monster’s abduction of the toy was scary, but the toy escaped.

  • Explanation: The monster tried to take the toy away, but the toy got away.

Legal and Social Context

In legal and social contexts, "abduction" is a serious crime involving the illegal taking and holding of a person. It often involves elements of force, deception, or coercion and is addressed with strict legal penalties.


Synonyms & Similar Words

Kidnapping Taking Away Seizure Capture Stealing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Release Return Liberation Freedom