abductor

/ˈæbdʌktər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that abducts, especially a person who forcibly takes and hides another person

“The police were searching for the abductor who had taken the child from the park.”

2. noun

a muscle or tendon that pulls or draws something towards the midline of the body

“The abductor muscles in the shoulder allow for a wide range of motion.”

3. noun

a device that pulls or draws something, such as a mechanical arm used in manufacturing

“The machine’s abductor was used to move heavy objects around the factory.”

Synonyms

  • kidnapper
  • plunderer
  • seizer

Antonyms

  • liberator
  • rescuer