Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carjacker
noun
/ˈkɑːrˌdʒækər/
Definition
A person who steals a car from its owner by using force or intimidation.
Examples
- The police are looking for the carjacker who stole the vehicle at gunpoint.
- She was terrified when the carjacker approached her in the parking lot.
- Many cities have implemented safety measures to reduce carjacker incidents.
Meaning
Carjacking is a crime that involves taking a vehicle from its driver through threats or physical violence.
Synonyms
- thief
- robber
- stealer
