Abduct and Blackmail

Abduct

Abduct verb - To carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully.

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Blackmail and abduct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Blackmail" instead a verb "Abduct".

Nearby Words: abduction, abductor, abducting

Blackmail verb - Obtain through threats.

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Abduct and blackmail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abduct" instead a verb "Blackmail".

Nearby Words: blackmailer, blackmailing, blackmailed

person	abduct person	blackmail person
character	abduct character	blackmail character
man	abduct man	blackmail man
woman	abduct woman	blackmail woman
Other words: people, belle, president, student, leaders, sister.

Annie is tipped off that Francesca is planning to abduct Trey to blackmail Cole into leaving town with her.

Source: Series / Sunset Beach
The Penguin has his gang abduct Max Shreck and then forces Max (through blackmail) to help him learn his real name and reintegrate him into society.

Source: Film / Batman Returns

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