Abduction and Taking hostage

Abduction

Abduction noun - The unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal.
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Taking hostage and abduction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taking hostage" instead a noun "Abduction".

Nearby Words: abduct, abducted, abductor, abducting

Taking hostage

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Abduction and taking hostage are semantically related. You can use "Abduction" instead a noun phrase "Taking hostage".
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