abduction

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de llevarse a una persona por la fuerza o mediante engaño, a menudo con fines ilegales; también puede referirse al movimiento de un miembro o parte del cuerpo alejándolo del eje central del cuerpo.

A noun referring to the act of taking someone away by force or deception, often for illegal purposes.

1. Forcible taking of a personB2formallegal

   The act of taking someone away illegally by force or deception.

   Secuestro de personas

   • The police are investigating the abduction of a young child.
   • The abduction took place in broad daylight.
   • He was charged with abduction and false imprisonment.

   Sinónimoskidnappingseizure

2. Movement of a body partC1formalmedical

   The movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.

   Abducción (movimiento)

   • The physiotherapist recommended exercises for shoulder abduction.
   • Abduction of the hip joint is limited in some patients.
   • The injury affected the abduction of his fingers.

   Antónimosadduction