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hijack vs assume

assume vs hijack

hijack is a noun but assume is not a noun.

hijack and assume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hijack Yes No Yes No
assume No No Yes No
As verbs, assume is a hypernym of hijack; that is, assume is a word with a broader meaning than hijack:
  • hijack: seize control of
  • assume: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other hypernyms of hijack include arrogate, seize, take over, usurp.
hijack (noun) assume (noun)
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
hijack (verb) assume (verb)
take arbitrarily or by force put clothing on one's body
seize control of take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Difference between hijack and assume

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