Master confusing words with ease
Hijack vs. Kidnap
Hijack
/ˈhaɪdʒæk/Examples:
The plane was hijacked by armed men demanding ransom.Cyber criminals hijacked the website and altered its data.Protesters hijacked the rally to voice their own demands.
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Kidnap
/ˈkɪdnæp/Examples:
'They have kidnapped her once,' said Richard.'What is to prevent them kidnapping her again?'The murdered man was responsible for that kidnap.'
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Hijack is usually associated with vehicles, like planes or cars, while kidnap involves people being taken against their will.
- When someone hijacks a plane, they take control of the vehicle, whereas kidnapping involves taking a person and holding them as a prisoner.
- Remember, hijacking involves taking control of a public service or transportation system, while kidnapping is more personal and involves taking individuals.
- In hijacking, the focus is typically on the vehicle or vessel itself, while in kidnapping, the primary concern is the individual being taken.
- Hijacking often includes elements such as making demands or diverting a plane mid-air, whereas kidnapping usually involves demands like ransom for release of the abducted person.
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