Definition and Synonyms for Abduct

Definition of Abduct

1. Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom Verb
2. Pull away from the body Verb

Synonyms for word "abduct"

Semanticaly linked words with "abduct"

Lexical Analysis for "abduct"

abduction
Noun
derivation
2
1. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
2. the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
abductor
Noun
derivation
2
1. a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line
2. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
adduct
Verb
antonym
1
1. draw a limb towards the body

Etymology for abduct

etymology abductee
etymology abductive
etymologically related abduce
etymologically related abducens
etymologically related abducent
etymologically related abduction
etymologically related abductor
is derived from abducted
is derived from abductee
is derived from abducting
is derived from abductive
is derived from abducts