Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following word.
Abducted
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is OPTION 2 - SET FREE
The word that best describes the opposite of abducted is set free.
- Abduct means to take someone away by force, especially for a criminal purpose.
- Set free means to release someone from captivity or confinement.
The other words have different meanings and are not true opposites of abducted.
- Seized means to take possession of something by force or authority.
- Kidnapped means to take someone away by force or fraud, especially for ransom.
- Abdicated means to give something up, especially power or a position.