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Hijacker
01
someone who uses threats or violence to take control of a moving vehicle, particularly an airplane, to forcefully change the destination or demand something
Examples
The hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met.
The authorities successfully negotiated with the hijacker and ensured the safe release of everyone on board.
02
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
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