Hijack (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Seize control of; "they hijacked the judicial process".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Hypernyms

• Usurp
• Take Over
• Arrogate
• Seize

Meaning ²

Take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Highjack
• Commandeer
• Pirate

Hypernyms

• Seize

Hyponyms

• Skyjack
• Carjack

Related Words

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