B2
abduct vs kidnap
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abductverb/æbˈdʌkt/ | Meaning To take a person away by force or trick, usually against their will. | Goes with — | Example Police say two men tried to abduct the girl outside her school. |
| kidnapverb/ˈkɪd.næp/ | Meaning to take someone away by force and keep them, usually to demand money | Goes with kidnap a child | Example Police arrested two men who tried to kidnap a child for ransom. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The gang planned to a child for ransom.