seizure

Speech parts

1. seizure - Noun

2. seizure - Verb

Meaning

The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.

Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership.

That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

capture attack taking fit spell seize detention appropriation apprehension convulsion spasm confiscation ictus raptus epileptic fit
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Antonyms

return release damage failure freedom compensation
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Hypernyms

attack getting felony appropriation acquiring

Hyponyms

absence arrest catch conquest distress collar

Phrases with the word

focal onset seizure partial seizure pregnancy-related seizure disorder apoplectic seizure violent seizure akinetic seizure

Examples

he suffered an epileptic seizure Source: Internet

About 50% of patients with an unprovoked apparent “first seizure” have had other minor seizures, so their diagnosis is epilepsy. Source: Internet

A coup against Daoud, which may have been planned before he took power, was repressed shortly after his seizure of power. Source: Internet

A first seizure generally does not require long term treatment with anti-seizure medications unless there is a specific problem on either electroencephalogram or brain imaging. Source: Internet

A large number of arrests are expected following the seizure of the illegal booze. Source: Internet

Amid multiple lawsuits charging that such searches violated Fourth Amendment protections against search and seizure, federal courts ruled that they were acceptable when applied universally, and when limited to searches for weapons and explosives. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

seizing power seizor seizural seizure dog seizure-alert dog seizureless