hijackers Synonyms
hijackers Meaning
hijackers
to change the topic or focus of (something, such as a conversation), to commandeer (a vehicle in transit), to commandeer (a flying airplane) usually by coercing the pilot, to seize possession or control of (an aircraft) especially by forcing the pilot to divert the aircraft to another destination, to steal (goods in transit) by stopping a vehicle, to subject to extortion or swindling, to stop and steal from (a vehicle in transit), to force a pilot to fly an aircraft where one wants, to seize possession or control of (a vehicle) from another person by force or threat of force, to stop and steal from a moving vehicle, kidnap, to take or take control of (something) as if by hijacking
hijackers Sentence Examples
- The hijackers seized control of the plane and forced it to land in a remote location.
- The passengers and crew were held hostage by the armed hijackers.
- International authorities swiftly condemned the actions of the hijackers.
- Law enforcement agencies launched a massive investigation to apprehend the hijackers.
- The hijackers demanded the release of political prisoners in exchange for the lives of the hostages.
- Security measures at airports were heightened in the wake of the hijacking incident.
- Psychological profiling helped investigators identify potential hijackers before they could strike.
- The hijackers' motive remained unclear, despite extensive efforts to uncover their intentions.
- The hijacked plane was ultimately recovered by military forces, and the hostages were rescued.
- The families of the victims vowed to never forget the horrors inflicted by the hijackers.
FAQs About the word hijackers
to change the topic or focus of (something, such as a conversation), to commandeer (a vehicle in transit), to commandeer (a flying airplane) usually by coercing
stowaways, hitchhikers,carjackers,hitchers
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The hijackers seized control of the plane and forced it to land in a remote location.
The passengers and crew were held hostage by the armed hijackers.
International authorities swiftly condemned the actions of the hijackers.
Law enforcement agencies launched a massive investigation to apprehend the hijackers.
