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abduct


abduct

verb

Definition of ABDUCT

to carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully <the gangsters planned to abduct the industrialist's young daughter and demand a huge ransom from her family>
Synonyms abduct
Related Words capture, crimp, impress, seize, shanghai, waylay; abscond (with), snatch, spirit; hijack (also highjack); catch, cop [slang], steal, take

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