Abducted: meaning, definitions and examples

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abducted

 

[ əbˈdʌktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

crime context

Abducted refers to the act of forcibly taking someone away against their will. It is often associated with criminal activities, including kidnapping. The term can be used in various contexts, from abduction by strangers to parental abduction in custody disputes. Abducted individuals are usually taken without consent and may be held in captivity or forced into other circumstances.

Synonyms

kidnapped, snatched, taken

Examples of usage

  • The child was abducted from the playground.
  • Authorities are investigating the case of the abducted woman.
  • The film depicts a story of a man who was abducted by aliens.

Translations

Translations of the word "abducted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abduzido

🇮🇳 अपहरण किया गया

🇩🇪 entführt

🇮🇩 diculik

🇺🇦 викрадений

🇵🇱 porwany

🇯🇵 誘拐された

🇫🇷 enlevé

🇪🇸 secuestrado

🇹🇷 kaçırılmış

🇰🇷 유괴된

🇸🇦 مخطف

🇨🇿 unesený

🇸🇰 unesený

🇨🇳 被绑架的

🇸🇮 ukraden

🇮🇸 rændur

🇰🇿 бұғатталған

🇬🇪 გატაცებული

🇦🇿 qaçırılmış

🇲🇽 secuestrado

Etymology

The word 'abducted' comes from the Latin 'abductus', which is the past participle of 'abducere', meaning 'to lead away'. 'Abducere' itself is a combination of 'ab-', meaning 'away from', and 'ducere', meaning 'to lead'. The term has been used in English since the late 15th century, primarily in legal contexts concerning the unlawful taking of a person. Over time, its usage has expanded to include both literal and metaphorical connotations, such as the abduction of ideas or cultural elements. The evolution of the term reflects societal changes and heightened awareness of personal rights, emphasizing the seriousness of the act of abduction throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,295, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.