Commandeering and Hijacking

Commandeering

Commandeering noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
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Hijacking and commandeering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hijacking" instead a noun "Commandeering".

Nearby Words: commandeer, commandeered

Hijacking

Hijacking noun - The unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal.
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Synonyms for Hijacking

Commandeering and hijacking are semantically related. You can use "Commandeering" instead a noun "Hijacking".

Nearby Words: hijack, hijacker, hijacked
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