Abduct ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Abduct ( verb )

1. To take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to demand a ransom.
2. To remove (a body part) surgically.

Origin:

From latin abductus, past participle of abducere "to lead away".

Examples:

1. The kidnappers abducted the young girl and demanded a large sum of money for her safe return.
2. The patient was going to need surgery to abduct her shoulder.
3. The aliens abducted him and performed experiments on him.
4. He was abducted and held for ransom, but was eventually freed.
5. The company was accused of abducting its workers and forcing them to work under terrible conditions.

(As a noun)

Abduct ( noun )

1. The act of abducting someone.
2. A muscle that draws a body part away from the midline of the body.

Origin:

From latin abductus, past participle of abducere "to lead away".

Examples:

1. The police are still investigating the abduct of the young girl and have no leads.
2. The abductor muscle is responsible for lifting the arm away from the body.
3. His abduct was caught on camera and the police were able to identify him.
4. The abduct caused a lot of tension in the community.
5. The abduct muscle is important in many exercises that work the upper body.