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skyjack Synonyms

Another word for skyjack

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• verb (Context 1)

To unlawfully seize control of an aircraft in flight by force or threat of violence and compel the pilot to fly to a different destination.

Usage Example

"Federal agents thwarted a plot to hijack a commercial airliner bound for Europe."

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hijack
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commandeer
seize

• noun (Context 2)

An instance of unlawfully seizing control of an aircraft in flight by force or intimidation; an aircraft hijacking.

Usage Example

"Tighter airport security measures were introduced worldwide following a series of high-profile skyjacks in the 1970s."

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skyjacking
hijack
hijacking
air piracy

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