What is another word for Abreption?
Pronunciation: [ɐbɹˈɛpʃən] (IPA) 
Abreption refers to the act of taking something away by force or sudden attack. Some synonyms for this word include snatch, seize, hijack, expropriate, confiscate, and annex. Snatch and seize both imply a sudden and forceful taking, while hijack is usually reserved for taking something that is in transit, such as a plane or a ship. Expropriate and confiscate both refer to a legal confiscation of property by the government, while annex implies the taking of territory by a larger country. This word can be useful in discussions of property rights or political power struggles and can be used to add precision and nuance to your writing.
