Synonyms for hijack
ˈhaɪˌdʒækhi·jack

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1. hijack, highjackverb

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

   Synonyms:
   highjack

2. commandeer, hijack, highjack, pirateverb

   take arbitrarily or by force

   "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"

   Synonyms:
   commandeer, highjack, pirate

3. hijackverb

   seize control of

   "they hijacked the judicial process"

   Synonyms:
   commandeer, highjack, pirate

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1. • Seize

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1. co-opt

   to appropriate for one's own purpose

   Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019  

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1. List of paraphrases for "hijack":

   divert, kidnapping, kidnap, kidnapped, diversion, abduction, hijacking, distract, deflect, abduct, usurp

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1. Executive Philippe Dauman:

   Shari Redstone is attempting to illegally hijack Shari Redstone father's well-established estate plan, we will continue to have great respect and affection for Mr. Shari Redstone, but he is clearly being manipulated by Sumner Redstone daughter Shari, Sumner Redstone daughter Shari.

2. Craig Deluz:

   Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is no stranger to trying to hijack high-profile issues in order to get his name out there, and Senate Pro Tem de Leon doesn't want the Lieutenant Governor to steal his thunder.

3. Mark Warner:

   It's important for us at least, and I think for all of us here to remember to not lose sight about what this investigation is about: an outside, foreign adversary effectively sought to hijack our most critical democratic process, the election of a president, we're here to assure you and more importantly, the American people who are watching and listening, that we will get to the bottom of this.

4. Darby Saxbe:

   We wouldn't have a species if we didn't have these mechanisms for responding to our kids, but these global issues can hijack these systems for being a protective parent.

5. Jeb Bush:

   I'm a joyful warrior, there is a difference between just sitting back and watching someone try to hijack a party that I believe will allow people to rise up again.