abduct

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abduct

(verb)

Meaning

to take someone away illegally

Example

"The detective was determined to prevent anyone from attempting to abduct the child."

Synonyms

kidnapsnatch

Antonyms

releasereturn

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'abductus', meaning to lead away.
Related word forms
  • verb: abducted
  • noun: abduction

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