abduct

[US]/əb'dʌkt/
[UK]/æb'dʌkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.seize and carry off (someone) illegally by force or deception
n.the action or practice of abducting;a person who abducts

Example Sentences

The kid was abducted at the gate of kindergarten.

You know, brigandage don’t abduct women who were worthless.

The criminal attempted to abduct the child from the playground.

She was abducted by aliens in her dreams.

The government took action to prevent child abductions.

The police are investigating the recent abduction case.

The abductors demanded a ransom for the safe return of the hostage.

He was abducted and held captive for several days before managing to escape.

The abductee was traumatized by the experience.

Many cases of abduction go unreported each year.

The abductor threatened to harm the victim if they tried to escape.

The abduction of the wealthy businessman shocked the community.

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