Abduct and Rescue

Abduct

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

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

Nearby Words: abduction, abductor, abducting

Rescue verb - To remove from danger or harm.

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Abduct and rescue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abduct" instead a verb "Rescue".

Nearby Words: rescued, rescuer, rescuing

person	abduct person	rescue person
girl	abduct girl	rescue girl
friend	abduct friend	rescue friend
character	abduct character	rescue character
Other words: man, woman, family, time, leader, king, president, child, peach, son, daughter, sister, victims, girls.

He has one of his mooks abduct the Mayor's infant child in broad daylight, only to show up himself and "rescue" it.

Source: Out-Gambitted aka: Out Gambit
When Bernardo's forces abduct Bridget and Tide, Havoc sets out to rescue them, defeat the scoundrel, and seek out the Emerelda.

Source: Video Game / High Seas Havoc
Mordack. He kidnapped the princess on Abdul's behalf and also happened to abduct Daventry's royal family, prompting the King to rescue his family and the Princess.

Source: Spanner In The Works / Video Games

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