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abduct

/æbˈdʌkt/ verb · British & US
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What does abduct mean?

verb

To take or carry someone away by force or secretly, often to a place where they will be held captive. To remove or detach something from a fixed position.

Example

"The police were able to abduct the suspect from the scene of the crime."

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