Definition of ABDUCTOR

abductor

Meanings

Plural: abductores, abductors

Noun

  • someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
  • a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line
  • One who abducts; a kidnapper.
  • A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body

Origin / Etymology

From abduct + -or.

Synonyms

abductor muscle, kidnaper, kidnapper, snatcher

Antonyms

abductee, adductor

Scrabble Score: 13

abductor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
abductor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abductor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

abductor is a valid Words With Friends word