noun
abductor
ab-DUHK-t
Abductor (noun) means someone who unlawfully takes a person away by force; a kidnapper. Example: “The abductor demanded a ransom before releasing the hostage.”
noun
1
Someone who unlawfully takes a person away by force; a kidnapper.
"The abductor demanded a ransom before releasing the hostage."
2
(anatomy) A muscle that pulls a limb away from the body's midline.
"The hip abductors are worked hard in lateral lunge exercises."
How to use abductor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA kidnapper, or — in the gym/anatomy sense — a muscle that moves a limb outward from the body.
Common pairings
hip abductor
the victim's abductor
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Word forms
- Plural
- abductors, abductores
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The _____ demanded a ransom before releasing the hostage.
Etymology
From Latin abductor, "one who leads away," built from the same root as abduct.
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What does “abductor” mean?
The word “abductor” means someone who unlawfully takes a person away by force; a kidnapper. In plain terms, a kidnapper, or — in the gym/anatomy sense — a muscle that moves a limb outward from the body.
How do you pronounce “abductor”?
“Abductor” is pronounced ab-DUHK-t (/æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “abductor” in a sentence?
Here is “abductor” used in a sentence: “The abductor demanded a ransom before releasing the hostage.”
What is the opposite of “abductor”?
The opposite of “abductor” — its antonyms — are abductee and adductor.
What part of speech is “abductor”?
“Abductor” is a noun.
Where does the word “abductor” come from?
The word “abductor” comes from Latin. From Latin abductor, "one who leads away," built from the same root as abduct.
How many meanings does “abductor” have?
“Abductor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who unlawfully takes a person away by force; a kidnapper.
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