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6 Letter Words for Abduct
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Definitions for Abduct
[1] to carry off or lead away (a person) illegally and in secret or by force, especially to kidnap.
[2] Physiology . to move or draw away from the axis of the body or limb (opposed to adduct).
[3] to remove (a person) by force or cunning; kidnap
[4] (of certain muscles) to pull (a leg, arm, etc) away from the median axis of the body Compare adduct
Words related to Abduct
snatch, kidnap, seize, grab, shanghai, remove, sneeze, dognap
Words nearby Abduct
abducens, abducens nerve, abducens oculi, abducent, abducent nerve, abduct, abductee, abduction, abductor, abductor muscle of big toe, abductor muscle of little finger
Origin of Abduct
1825–35; < Latin abductus, past participle of abdūcere to abduce
Other words from Abduct
un·ab·duct·ed , adjective
ab•duc′ tion n.
Word origin for Abduct
C19: from the past participle of Latin abdūcere to lead away
Synonyms for Abduct
kidnap, seize, snatch, grab, remove, shanghai, sneeze, carry off, dognap, make off with, put the snatch on, spirit away