hijack
noun
1. seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
Similar word(s): highjack
verb
1. take arbitrarily or by force
Similar word(s): commandeer, highjack, pirate
Definition categories: contact, seize
2. seize control of
- they hijacked the judicial process
Definition categories: possession, arrogate, assume, seize, usurp