What is "seize" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "seize": take hold of; grab

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Meaning of "seize": take or capture by force

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Meaning of "seize": take possession of by force, as after an invasion

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Meaning of "seize": take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

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Meaning of "seize": seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

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Meaning of "seize": hook by a pull on the line

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Meaning of "seize": affect

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Meaning of "seize": capture the attention or imagination of

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Synonyms:

catch, snatch, grip, enfold, compass, clutch, clinch, grapple, pluck, snag, appropriate, embrace, enclose, pinch, grasp, fasten, clench, squeeze, clasp, envelope, catch hold of, hang onto, hold fast, lay hands on, lay hold of, take hold of, confiscate, commandeer, force, capture, arrest, apprehend, annex, pick up, occupy, ambush, take, catch, hijack, kidnap, grab, overrun, impound, incorporate, secure, subdue, overwhelm, nail, hook, appropriate, nab, arrogate, bust, snag, overpower, overcome, wrench, pounce, get, lift, conquer, gain, usurp, snare, exact, throttle, clutch, bag, trap, grasp, claw, take over, carry off, spirit away, take by storm, take captive, take possession of,

Antonyms:

release, reject, loosen, liberate, let go, unfasten, give, free, loose, offer, surrender, release, misunderstand, forfeit, loosen, liberate, give in, give, offer, let go, yield, free, lose, drop, give up, unfasten, fail, miss, pass, be immune,