abduction

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/æbdʌˈkʃən/

noun
the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence

abduction in a sentence

  • “Marriage by abduction could be considered a serious crime.”
  • “There has been a series of abductions of young children from schools in the area.”
  • “He was charged with abduction.”

What does “abduction” mean?

abduction (noun) means the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence. It is pronounced /æbdʌˈkʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "abduction" mean?
abduction (noun) means: the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence
How do you pronounce "abduction"?
"abduction" is pronounced /æbdʌˈkʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abduction" in a sentence?
Here is "abduction" used in a sentence: Marriage by abduction could be considered a serious crime.

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