abduct — to take someone away illegally or by force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take someone away illegally or by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈdʌkt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy claimed he was abducted by aliens, but his boss suspected he just fell asleep in the car.
- Police are investigating the case where three tourists were abducted near the border.
- My cat seems to think the vacuum cleaner will abduct him every time I turn it on.
abduct
VERB[/æbˈdʌkt/]
to take someone away illegally or by force
Masked figures abduct a startled businessman into a black van at dusk.
Arrest those who abduct, then conduct proper instruct!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abducere', composed of 'ab-' (away) and 'ducere' (to lead or conduct). The word entered English through Latin legal and medical terminology.
Breakdown
ab- (away) + duct (lead/conduct, from Latin ducere) = abduct
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy claimed he was abducted by aliens, but his boss suspected he just fell asleep in the car.”
“Police are investigating the case where three tourists were abducted near the border.”
“My cat seems to think the vacuum cleaner will abduct him every time I turn it on.”
“The kidnappers planned to abduct the wealthy businessman's son for a huge ransom.”
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