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hijack vs take over

take over vs hijack

hijack is a noun but take over is not a noun.

hijack and take over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hijack Yes No Yes No
take over No No Yes No
As verbs, take over is a hypernym of hijack; that is, take over is a word with a broader meaning than hijack:
  • hijack: seize control of
  • take over: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other hypernyms of hijack include arrogate, assume, seize, usurp.
hijack (noun) take over (noun)
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
hijack (verb) take over (verb)
take arbitrarily or by force take up, as of debts or payments
seize control of take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
take up and practice as one's own
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
do over
Difference between hijack and take over

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