abduct

ab-duct · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To take someone away illegally by force or deception; to kidnap.

  2. 2.

    (Anatomy) To draw a limb or other body part away from the midline of the body.

Related words

Antonyms: free, release
See also: abduction, abductor, kidnap
Synonyms: carry off, kidnap, seize, snatch

Etymology

From Latin abducere, from ab- (away) + ducere (to lead).