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abduct
[ ab-duhkt ]
/ ĂŠbËdÊkt /
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verb (used with object)
to carry off or lead away (a person) illegally and in secret or by force, especially to kidnap.
Physiology. to move or draw away from the axis of the body or limb (opposed to adduct).
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OTHER WORDS FROM abduct
un·ab·duct·ed, adjectiveWords nearby abduct
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British Dictionary definitions for abduct
abduct
/ (ĂŠbËdÊkt) /
verb (tr)
to remove (a person) by force or cunning; kidnap
(of certain muscles) to pull (a leg, arm, etc) away from the median axis of the bodyCompare adduct
Derived forms of abduct
abductor, nounWord Origin for abduct
C19: from the past participle of Latin abdƫcere to lead away
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