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      abduction
      noun
      (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
      the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member
      Roots
      abab- · Latin · awayduco-duct · Latin · lead
      Synonyms for abduction
      kidnappingnarrestationnarrestnsnatchingv
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      The word abduction breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: ab-, from Latin ab (“away”); and -duct, from Latin duco (“lead”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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