Abduct and Divert

Abduct

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

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

Nearby Words: abduction, abductor, abducting

Divert

Divert verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.

Abduct and divert are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abduct" instead a verb "Divert".

Nearby Words: diversion, diverting

Common collocations

population abduct population divert population
harry abduct harry divert harry
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