Synonyms of abducteenext
: a person who has been abducted

Examples of abductee in a Sentence

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Hear tales directly from abductees with Dr John. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 June 2026 From the voice of the one whose body has become the only frontier left, the yodel becomes a site to abduct the abductee from her own abduction. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Effective verification would likely entail having the abductor — or abductee — provide a unique piece of information only a handful of people would know. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abductee

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abductee was in 1832

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“Abductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abductee. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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