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hijacking Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈhaɪˌdʒæ.kɪŋ/

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Hijacking as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of hijack

Hijacking as a Noun

1

The act of one who hijacks (in any sense).

2

The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.

Word Forms & Grammar

hijacking

hijacking (plural hijackings)

Words That Rhyme With Hijacking

Origin of Hijacking

From hijack + -ing.

Hijacking at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈhaɪˌdʒæ.kɪŋ/
Syllables3
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of hijack
Pluralhijackings

How Do You Say Hijacking?

Hijacking is pronounced /ˈhaɪˌdʒæ.kɪŋ/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (haɪ).