| Main Entry: | abduction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | taking away by force |
Synonyms: |
appropriation, kidnapping, rape, seizure, theft |
| Main Entry: | capture |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | catching, forceful holding |
Synonyms: |
abduction, acquirement, acquisition, apprehension, appropriating, appropriation, arrest, bag*, bust, catch, collar, commandeering, confiscation, drop*, ensnaring, fall, gaining, grab*, grasping, hit the jackpot, hook*, imprisonment, knock off, laying hold of, nab, nail, obtaining, occupation, pick up*, pinch*, pull*, run in, securing, seizing, seizure, snatching, sweep*, taking, taking captive, taking into custody, trapping, trip, winning |
Antonyms: |
freeing, letting go, liberalization, release |
| Main Entry: | rape |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | defilement; a forced sexual assault |
Synonyms: |
abduction, abuse, criminal attack, depredation, despoilment, despoliation, forcible violation, maltreatment, molestation, pillage, plunder, plundering, rapine, spoliation, statutory offense, violation |
| Main Entry: | seizure |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | capture, taking |
Synonyms: |
abduction, annexation, apprehension, arrest, bust, collar, commandeering, confiscation, drop, grab, grabbing, hook*, pinch*, seizing, snatch |
Antonyms: |
letting go, liberation, release |
| Main Entry: | usurpation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | seizing something |
Synonyms: |
abduction, annexation, apprehension, appropriation, arrest, arrogation, assumption, bust, collar, commandeering, confiscation, drop*, grab*, grabbing, hook*, pinch*, preemption, seizing, seizure, snatch |