abduct

• Verb, das das widerrechtliche Entführen oder Verschleppen einer Person mit Gewalt oder List bezeichnet, meist zu kriminellen Zwecken wie Erpressung oder Lösegeldforderung. In der Medizin auch: das Abspreizen oder Wegziehen eines Körperteils, z. B. eines Arms oder Beins, von der Körpermitte.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking someone away illegally by force or deception, typically for ransom or other criminal purposes.

1. Take by forceB2formallegal

   To take someone away illegally by force or deception.

   Entführen

   • The kidnappers planned to abduct the businessman for ransom.
   • Police are investigating a case where a child was abducted from the park.
   • The witness claimed the victim was abducted from her home.

   Synonymecapturecarry offkidnapseizesnatch

   Antonymefreeliberaterelease

2. Move away from midlineC1formalmedical

   To move a limb or body part away from the midline of the body.

   Abduzieren

   • The physical therapist asked the patient to abduct their arm to the side.
   • This exercise helps to abduct the hip joint.
   • The muscle is responsible for the ability to abduct the fingers.

   Synonymesplayspread

   Antonymeadduct