abduct

Definition

To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.

Etymology

From Latin abductus, perfect passive participle of abduco (“to lead away”), from ab (“away”) + duco (“to lead”). * (physiology): Back-formation from abduction.

Example Sentences

• "to abduct children"
• "I was abducted by aliens."
• "That same night he had by force abducted the president and the secretary of the club, and had taken them, much against their will upon a voyage in the wonderful air-ship, the “Albatross,” which he had constructed."

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