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abduct vs pull

pull vs abduct

abduct is not a noun while pull is a noun.

abduct and pull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abduct No No Yes No
pull Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pull is a hypernym of abduct; that is, pull is a word with a broader meaning than abduct:
  • abduct: pull away from the body
  • pull: cause to move by pulling
Other hypernyms of abduct include draw.
abduct (noun) pull (noun)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
a sustained effort
a device used for pulling something
special advantage or influence
the force used in pulling
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
abduct (verb) pull (verb)
pull away from the body strain abnormally
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom take away
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
cause to move by pulling
tear or be torn violently
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Difference between abduct and pull

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