Synonyms of commandeers

commandeers

verb

present tense third-person singular of commandeer

1

as in hijacks

to take control of (a vehicle) by force

an airliner commandeered by terrorists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hijacks
• highjacks
• seizes
• confiscates
• appropriates
• carjacks
• skyjacks
• expropriates

2

as in seizes

to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right

commandeered all of the equipment, as if the chem lab belonged solely to him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seizes
• confiscates
• grabs
• usurps
• steals
• occupies
• appropriates
• converts
• preempts
• invades
• assumes
• arrogates
• claims
• expropriates
• pirates
• annexes
• attaches
• snatches
• presses
• takes over
• loots
• repossesses
• sequesters
• pillages
• impounds
• grasps
• encroaches
• despoils
• wrests
• embezzles
• infringes
• preoccupies
• wrenches
• misapplies
• misappropriates
• misuses
• trespasses
• collars
• peculates