Abduct

To take someone away without their permission, often by using tricks or threats to scare them.

Examples

• In the thrilling book we read in class, the main character must rescue her brother after a mysterious villain attempts to abduct him from their backyard during a summer evening.
• During our science project on wildlife, we learned that some animals, like certain birds, will abduct the eggs of others to raise their own young, showing how nature can be surprisingly competitive.
• In history class, we discussed how pirates used to abduct sailors from ships to force them into their crew, which made us think about the importance of freedom and choice.

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