Dictionary Check: hijack

"hijack" is a valid word!

Scrabble 22 points
Words with Friends 24 points

Definition

noun

seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

Synonyms:
verb

take arbitrarily or by force

Example: "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
verb

seize control of

Example: "they hijacked the judicial process"

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