Synonyms of abduction
6 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for abduction is retroduction. Other synonyms of abduction are appropriation, kidnapping, seizure, withdrawal and abstraction. The opposite of abduction is adduction.
Synonyms and similar words for abduction
nounThe wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being.
- appropriation
- kidnappingThe crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
- seizure
- withdrawal
nounMore synonyms
- retroductionSynonym of abduction.
- abstraction
Opposite of abduction
nounAntonym(s) of “physiology”.
- adductionThe action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis.
- replacement
- restitution
- restoration
- surrender
- reinstatementThe act of restoring something to its previous state.
Meaning of abduction
- noun A leading away; a carrying away.
- noun The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body.
- noun A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable.
abduction in other languages
Questions about synonyms of abduction
- What is another word for abduction?
- Abduction has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as retroduction, appropriation, kidnapping, seizure, withdrawal and abstraction.
- What is the opposite of abduction?
- The opposite of abduction is adduction. Other antonyms of abduction are reinstatement.
- What does abduction mean?
- Abduction means a leading away; a carrying away.
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