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abduct
This term carries a heavy connotation of coercion and lack of consent, typically appearing in legal, criminal, or science-fiction contexts. It differs from kidnap in that it often implies a more clinical or systematic removal, though in common usage they are nearly synonymous. The word evokes a sense of sudden, forced displacement from a safe environment to an unknown or hostile one.
In medical and anatomical settings, the word loses its sinister quality entirely. It describes a specific mechanical movement of a joint, specifically the action of moving a limb outward. This technical usage is the direct opposite of adduct, which refers to moving a limb toward the body's center.
Meanings
Examples
The gang planned to abduct the businessman for a million dollar ransom.
They tried to abduct the child from the playground.
I cannot believe they actually managed to abduct the prince in broad daylight.
To perform this stretch, you must slowly abduct your arm from the side of your body.
The patient was unable to abduct his hip joint due to the injury.
The muscle helps to abduct the finger during certain movements.
He claims that aliens tried to abduct him while he was camping in the desert.
What if they abduct us and take us to another galaxy?
The plot of the movie involves a secret government project to abduct people for experiments.
The plot of the movie involves a secret government project to abduct people for experiments.