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piracy vs highjacking

highjacking vs piracy

piracy and highjacking both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
piracy Yes No No No
highjacking Yes No No No
As nouns, highjacking is a hypernym of piracy; that is, highjacking is a word with a broader meaning than piracy:
  • piracy: hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
  • highjacking: robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
Other hypernyms of piracy include hijacking.
piracy (noun) highjacking (noun)
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
Difference between piracy and highjacking

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