abductors
/əbˈdʌktərz/
NOUN
1. People who kidnap or abduct
People who unlawfully take others away by force, threats, or deception, usually against their will.
1.1. Kidnapping and forced removal
Used to describe individuals who seize, kidnap, or forcibly carry other people away against their will, often for ransom, exploitation, or other unlawful purposes.
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Examples
- The investigation revealed a network of criminal abductors operating in the region.
- The special task force was formed to dismantle the human trafficking ring led by notorious abductors.
- The documentary shed light on the dangerous tactics employed by child abductors to exploit vulnerable communities.
- The community was relieved when law enforcement successfully apprehended the elusive abductors.
- A support group was established to assist survivors of trauma caused by encounters with abductors.
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NOUN
2. Muscles that move body parts outward
Muscles that move a limb or another body part away from the median line or central axis of the body.
2.1. Anatomy and muscle function
Used in anatomy and physiology to refer to muscles responsible for moving body parts outward, away from the body's midline.
Synonyms
- abductor muscles
Examples
- The hip abductors help stabilize the pelvis during walking.
- Weak abductors can make it difficult to move the legs outward against resistance.
- Physical therapists often prescribe exercises to strengthen the shoulder abductors.