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ab·duct

abduct

 
 
pronunciation:
b duhkt
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Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: abducts, abducting, abducted
definition: to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap.
During the night, the king's enemies abducted his son, the young prince.
synonyms:
take
similar words:
hijack, kidnap, seize, snatch
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derivations: abductee (n.), abductor (n.)
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