carjacking

Speech parts

1. carjacking - Noun

2. carjacking - Verb

Meaning

the violent theft of an occupied car

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

shanghai steal theft robbery speeding kidnap burglary automobile auto hijacking hijack commandeer skyjack joyride highjack
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Antonyms

man return person release

Hypernyms

hijack highjack

Related terms

grand theft auto

Examples

A 19-year-old South Carolina man was arrested after a carjacking near Shirlington last night. Source: Internet

"A case of carjacking and attempted murder has been opened at Umbilo police station for investigation," Gwala said. Source: Internet

According to officials, the man was shot three times in the parking lot of CVS during an attempted carjacking. Source: Internet

And sometimes with deadly consequences, as was the case in the famous Mall at Short Hills carjacking, when Dustin Friedland was shot to death in front of his wife in the parking garage. Source: Internet

A man was in critical condition Sunday after being pistol-whipped during an attempted carjacking in Roseland on the Far South Side. Source: Internet

Days later he saw an email notification that someone had ordered Uber Eats after the carjacking with his family’s credit card. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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