highjack (Meaning)
highjack (n)
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
highjack (v)
take arbitrarily or by force
Synonyms & Antonyms of highjack
highjack Sentence Examples
- The ruthless hijackers seized control of the airplane mid-flight.
- The hijackers demanded a hefty ransom for the release of the hostages.
- The hijacking attempt was thwarted by the swift action of security forces.
- The highjacked vehicle sped away from the scene, leaving a trail of debris behind.
- International law condemns the act of highjacking as a serious crime.
- The hijackers held the crew and passengers captive for several hours.
- The hijacking caused widespread panic and disruption to the travel industry.
- The government vowed to bring the hijackers to justice and prevent future incidents.
- The experience of being hijacked left lasting psychological scars on the victims.
- The highjackers escaped capture and remain at large, posing a threat to aviation security.
FAQs About the word highjack
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination, take arbitrarily or by force
commandeer,seize, carjack,confiscate, skyjack, expropriate, appropriate
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The ruthless hijackers seized control of the airplane mid-flight.
The hijackers demanded a hefty ransom for the release of the hostages.
The hijacking attempt was thwarted by the swift action of security forces.
The highjacked vehicle sped away from the scene, leaving a trail of debris behind.
