carjacking

The word “carjacking” has 3 syllables: car-jack-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑrˌdʒækɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for carjacking?

In the thesaurus, “carjacking” has 45 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for carjacking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for carjacking

abduction
appropriating
banditry
black marketeering
burglary
commandeering
confiscating
despoilment
despoliation
embezzlement
embezzling
expropriating
filching
graft
highjacking
hijacking
housebreaking
kidnaping
kidnapping
larceny
looting
misapplication
misappropriation
peculation
petit larceny
petty larceny
pilferage
pilfering
pillage
piracy
plundering
poaching
purloining
rapine
robbery
rustling
seizing
shanghaiing
shoplifting
skyjacking
smuggling
spoliation
stealing
theft
thievery

Meanings of carjacking

verb
1. To steal an automobile forcibly from (someone).
2. To forcibly steal (a vehicle).
noun
1. The violent hijacking of a vehicle and sometimes its driver.

Example Sentences

The suspect was charged with armed carjacking and robbery.
A recent carjacking near the mall has left residents concerned.
He described the carjacking incident to the police in full detail.
The police issued a warning after a string of carjacking cases.
She fought back during the carjacking and managed to escape unharmed.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms or another words to carjacking, such as: abduction, appropriating, banditry, black marketeering, burglary, commandeering, confiscating.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.