Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abductee
noun
/æbˈdʌk.tiː/
Definition
A person who has been taken away illegally by force or deception.
Examples
- The abductee was finally found after a week of searching.
- Support groups exist for abductees to help them recover from their trauma.
- In the movie, the main character gets mistaken for an abductee.
Meaning
An abductee is someone who has been kidnapped or forcibly taken against their will, typically in reference to a crime or unlawful act.
Synonyms
- Kidnapped person
- Victim
- Captive
