What is "commandeer" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does commandeer mean in English? Meaning of commandeer definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "commandeer" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "commandeer": take arbitrarily or by force

Verb

  • Meaning: take arbitrarily or by force
  • Example: The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami
  • Synonyms: commandeer highjack hijack pirate
  • Hyponyms: carjack skyjack
  • Hypernyms: seize
  • Synonyms:

    confiscate, hijack, activate, expropriate, annex, assume, arrogate, sequestrate, sequester, snatch, preempt, requisition, draft, take, usurp, appropriate, enslave, grab, liberate, conscript, accroach, moonlight requisition,

    Antonyms:

    refuse, reject, stop, give, receive, keep, let go,

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    commandeer in English: commandeer
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