Abduct

Pronunciation: /æbˈdʌkt/

Abduct (verb)

  1. To take someone away by force or threat, usually secretly, so they cannot easily return.
  2. To remove a person from their usual place without permission, often for control or harm.
  3. To get someone to go with you by deception, then keep them away from others.

Examples

  • The kidnappers abducted the child at night.
  • Police arrived after they abducted the driver.