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Abduction Definition & Meaning

abduction
noun
  1. the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
  2. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body

"Abduction" in song lyrics

See how abduction is used in real songs:

  • "You rappers get sucked in and crushed in a massive abduction"
    Apathy feat. Celph Titled — Y'all Ain't Good Enough
  • "106 and Playground emcee abduction"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Salute — McKinley Shot Burst
  • "That's cause we done cut more hide up than alien abduction"
    Glasses Malone f/ Akon, Bun B (UGK), KAM, Lil' Wayne — Certified (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does abduction mean?
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
What part of speech is abduction?
Abduction is a noun.
How many definitions does abduction have?
Abduction has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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