Sunday, February 17, 2013

Difference between "kidnap" and "abduct"

Kidnap
"Kidnap" is to take somebody away illegally by force, usually for ransom.
  • The son of a businessmen have been kidnapped by terrorists.

Abduct
"Abduct" is to take someone away illegally by force, but generally not for ransom.
  • She claims that she was abducted by aliens.

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