CARJACK Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word carjack. (close relations)
Definition of CARJACK
carjacked
Best Alternative Words for CARJACK
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hijack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination verb • take arbitrarily or by force • seize control of | ||||||||
rob | verbv | |||||||
verb • take something away by force or without the consent of the owner • rip off; ask an unreasonable price | ||||||||
seize | verbv | |||||||
verb • take hold of; grab • take or capture by force • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • hook by a pull on the line • affect • capture the attention or imagination of | ||||||||
steal | verbv | |||||||
noun • an advantageous purchase • a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch) verb • take without the owner's consent • move stealthily • steal a base | ||||||||
take over | verbv | |||||||
verb • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person • take over ownership of; of corporations and companies • do over • take up and practice as one's own • take up, as of debts or payments |