abduct

• Verbe désignant le fait d’emmener ou d’enlever une personne de force ou par la ruse, généralement contre son gré, souvent pour demander une rançon ou dans un but criminel.

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.

   Enlever par la force

   • 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.

   Synonymescapturecarry offkidnapseizesnatch

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease

2. Move away from midlineC1formalmedical

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

   Éloigner de la ligne médiane

   • 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.

   Synonymessplayspread

   Antonymesadduct