seize

Verb

Meaning

To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.

To take possession of by force.

To invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon suddenly; as, a fever seizes a patient.

To take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other legal authority; as, the sheriff seized the debtor's goods.

To fasten; to fix.

To grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an idea.

To bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff, as yarn or marline; as, to seize ropes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

capture clutch take appropriate arrest assume grasp grab confiscate apprehend snatch get hold intercept secure
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Antonyms

free available give release supply offer
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Hypernyms

take assume overcome hook intrigue overwhelm

Hyponyms

raven nab get annex carry appropriate

Related terms

seizure

Phrases with the word

seize the day fail to seize seize hold of seize the opportunity seize control seize-able

Derivatives

seized seizing

Examples

the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants Source: Internet

The army seized the town Source: Internet

The militia captured the castle Source: Internet

He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town Source: Internet

he usurped my rights Source: Internet

She seized control of the throne after her husband died Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

seiyuu seiza seizable seize control seize hold of seize on