Abduct
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Crime Related
Used in contexts involving illegal actions, primarily associated with kidnapping. Authorities advised caution after reports of attempts to abduct tourists in the area.
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Perpetrator Intent
Implies a plan or intent to take someone against their will, not accidental. The plot revealed the villain's desire to abduct the heiress.
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Often Violent
It may involve force or threat, characterizing an aggressive act. During the robbery, the criminals tried to abduct a hostage.