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abduct

Syllabification: (ab·duct)
Pronunciation: /abˈdəkt/

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Definition of abduct

verb

[with object]
  • 1take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap:the millionaire who disappeared may have been abducted
  • 2 Physiology (of a muscle) move (a limb or part) away from the midline of the body or from another part. The opposite of adduct1.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin abduct- 'led away', from abducere, from ab- 'away, from'+ ducere 'to lead'

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