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abduction

noun

(physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body

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Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
BD
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩

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noun

  1. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body

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

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