Meaning of the word abductor in English

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abductor

US /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/

UK /æbˈdʌk.tər/

a person who abducts or kidnaps someone

Example:

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The police are searching for the abductor of the child.

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The victim managed to escape from her abductor.

Synonym:

kidnapper captor snatcher seizer taker

a muscle that moves a limb or part away from the midline of the body

Example:

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The deltoid muscle is an abductor of the arm.

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Strengthening your hip abductors can improve stability.

Antonym:

adductor