Carjack and Heist

Carjack

Carjack verb - Take someone's car from him by force, usually with the intention of stealing it.
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Heist and carjack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heist" instead a verb "Carjack".

Heist

Heist verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.
Usage example: a professional burglar was able to heist a box of jewelry from the safe in the closet
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Carjack and heist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Carjack" instead a verb "Heist".
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