highjack

Speech parts

1. highjack - Noun

2. highjack - Verb

Meaning

take arbitrarily or by force

seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pirate hijack commandeer annex appropriate assume steal seize abduction displace avert supplant wrest preempt swipe
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Antonyms

provide allow release remain continue take a look
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Hypernyms

crime seize criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking

Hyponyms

skyjack carjacking carjack

Examples

The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

highheartedly highheartedness highish highjacker highjacking highjinks