Abducted: meaning, definitions and examples
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abducted
[ əbˈdʌktɪd ]
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
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.