abductor
1 Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of abductor1
First recorded in 1840–50; abduct + -or 2
Origin of abductor2
From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; see origin at abduce, -tor
Vocabulary lists containing abductor
Example Sentences
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My symptoms matched all the descriptions for the rarer form of the disorder, called abductor spasmodic dysphonia.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
The Guthrie family has publicly pleaded with the alleged abductor to return their mother, and has offered money as they seek proof of life and any information about her whereabouts.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Guthrie and her siblings this week addressed the suspected abductor in a tearful video, asking them to reach out directly and provide some proof of life of their mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
Leo Chu suffered an abductor injury and needed to be subbed off for Paul Rothrock in the 20th minute, making it like a seventh change.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Monsieur, oblige me by keeping your promise; tell me the name of Blanche's abductor.
From The Barber of Paris by Kock, Charles Paul de
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