abducts

[US]/ˈæb.dʌkt/
[UK]/ˈæb.dʌkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.takes someone away illegally by force.; causes a limb to be moved outwards from the body.

Phrases & Collocations

abducts a person

Example Sentences

the kidnapper abducts children for ransom.

he was accused of abducting a woman from a bar.

the police are investigating the abduction of the toddler.

she was abducted from her home in broad daylight.

the alien abducts people for scientific experiments.

he was abducted by a group of unknown men.

the case of the abducted girl remains unsolved.

her abduction was a shocking event for the community.

the authorities are working to prevent future abductions.

he confessed to abducting and murdering the young boy.

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