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The villain tried to abduct the prince in the story.
What does Abduct mean?
Abduct means to take someone away by force.
Dictionary definition
To take someone away by force or against their will.
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The mystery began when someone tried to abduct the explorer.
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The report explained how safety plans can help prevent attempts to abduct vulnerable people.
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MeaningAbduct means to take someone away by force.
ExampleExample: The villain tried to abduct the prince in the story.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ab · dukt
- Strongest beat
- dukt
- Ending
- dukt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dukt.
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Synonyms
Words like Abduct
kidnapUse when someone is taken away illegally by force.
seizeUse when someone or something is grabbed suddenly.
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Abduct word family
Base word
abduct
verb
abducted
Taken away by force in the past.
noun
abduction
The act of taking someone away by force.
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