hijacking Synonyms
Another word for hijacking
• noun (Context 1)
The unlawful act of seizing control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, ship, or truck, while it is in transit.
"Stricter airport security measures were implemented internationally to prevent any future skyjacking."
• verb (Context 2)
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship, in transit (present participle of hijack).
"The authorities arrested the suspects who were accused of commandeer a commercial cargo vessel."
• noun (Context 3)
The unauthorized takeover or redirection of a system, discussion, or digital account for a different purpose.
"The cybersecurity team quickly detected the takeover of the company's main domain name."
• verb (Context 4)
To take over something, such as a meeting, organization, or digital session, and use it for a different purpose (present participle of hijack).
"Several participants were frustrated by a colleague take over the committee meeting to air personal grievances."