abduct
Meaning
- (transitive) To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.
- (transitive) To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.
Synonyms
Translations
entführen
rapire
raptar
enlever
abduzir
απάγω
ontvoeren
segrestarFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/æbˈdʌkt/
Etymology
From Latin abductus, perfect passive participle of abduco (“to lead away”), from ab (“away”) + duco (“to lead”). * (physiology): Back-formation from abduction.
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