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- Dictionaryabduction/əbˈdʌkʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of taking someone away by force or deception: "they organized the abduction of Mr Cordes on his way to the airport"
- 2. the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.
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the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence: There has been a series of abductions of young children from schools in the area. He was charged with abduction. abduction noun (MOVEMENT OF BODY PART) [ U ] medical specialized.
Abduction is the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence, or the movement of a body part away from the central part of the body. Learn more about this word, see examples and translations in different languages.
Abduction is the action of abducting or the condition of being abducted, or the unlawful carrying away of a woman for marriage or sexual intercourse. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and legal definition of abduction.
noun. act of abducting. the state of being abducted. Law. the illegal carrying or enticing away of a person, especially by interfering with a relationship, such as the taking of a child from their parent. abduction. 2. [ ab- duhk -sh uh n ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. , Logic.
Abduct means to take a person by force or to move a body part away from the central part of the body. Learn more about the verb abduct, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Abduction is the act of taking somebody away illegally, especially using force. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish abduction from related words like kidnapping and abduction.
If you're the victim of an abduction, you've been carried away against your will — kidnapped. The word comes from Latin ab "away" + ducere "lead." Abduction is also when you move your arm or leg away from your midline.
