abduction

Word parts

abduct + -ion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ or /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/ or /əbˈdək.ʃn̩/

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Noun

Singular abduction

Plural abductions

1. (countable & uncountable) Abduction is the act of taking someone away by force.

Related words

• abduct
• abductee