Abductor (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Snatcher
• Kidnapper
• Kidnaper

Hypernyms

• Malefactor
• Outlaw
• Criminal
• Felon
• Captor
• Capturer

Hyponyms

• Crimper
• Shanghaier
• Crimp
• Seizer

Related Words

• Abduct (verb)

Meaning ²

A muscle that draws a body part away from the median line.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Abductor Muscle

Hypernyms

• Striated Muscle

Related Words

• Abduct (verb)