Highjacking
Highjacking noun - Robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force.
Hijack is a synonym for highjacking. In some cases you can use "Hijack" instead the word "Highjacking" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: highjack, highjacked
Hijack
Hijack noun - Seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination.
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Synonyms for Hijack
Highjacking is a synonym for hijack. Sometimes you can replace term "Highjacking" with "Hijack", this nouns are similar.
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