abduction
BrE /ˈæb.dʌk.ʃən/ AmE /ˈæb.dʌk.ʃən/
noun en → es
the crime of taking someone away by force or secretly, especially to sell them as a slave or for marriage
secuestro, rapto
Collocations child abduction
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The police are investigating an alleged case of child abduction.
La policía está investigando un supuesto caso de secuestro infantil.
the act of taking someone away by force or secretly, often to demand a ransom
secuestro, rapto
Collocations hostage abduction
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The company paid a ransom to secure the release of its abducted employees.
La empresa pagó un rescate para asegurar la liberación de sus empleados secuestrados.