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Definition of Commandeer
1. Verb. Take arbitrarily or by force. "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
Exact synonyms: Highjack, Hijack, Pirate
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Seize
Specialized synonyms: Skyjack, Carjack
Derivative terms: Highjack, Highjacker, Highjacker, Highjacking, Hijack, Hijacker, Hijacker, Hijacking, Piracy, Pirate
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Seize
Specialized synonyms: Skyjack, Carjack
Derivative terms: Highjack, Highjacker, Highjacker, Highjacking, Hijack, Hijacker, Hijacker, Hijacking, Piracy, Pirate
Definition of Commandeer
1. v. t. To compel to perform military service; to seize for military purposes; -- orig. used of the Boers.
Definition of Commandeer
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]