seize

Letters that make seize

s, e, z, i are letters that make 'seize'

Words within seize

SE, Se are words within 'seize'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of seize

seizer, seized, seizes are words created by adding a letter to 'seize'


8 possible definitions for 'seize'

Seize as "take possession of by force, as after an invasion"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

conquer, capture, appropriate have the same meaning as 'seize'

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of assume, take over, usurp, arrogate, seize.

Types of seize

carry is a type of seize.

Derivatives of seize

appropriator, appropriative, conquest, seizure, capture, gaining control, conquering, subjection, subjugation are derivatives of 'seize'.

Example of seize used within this context

"the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants", "The army seized the town", "The militia captured the castle"


Seize as "hook by a pull on the line"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of hook.


Seize as "take hold of, grab"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prehend, clutch have the same meaning as 'seize'

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of take, get hold of.

Types of seize

take hold of, snatch up, claw, nab, rack, nail, cop, pick up, apprehend, nab, capture, arrest, clasp, grip, grab, catch, grapple, clench, grip, get, catch, collar, collar, snap, grab, snatch, clinch are types of 'seize'.

Derivatives of seize

taking hold, clutches, grasping, seizing, prehension, clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold are derivatives of 'seize'.

Example of seize used within this context

"The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter", "She clutched her purse", "The mother seized her child by the arm", "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"


Seize as "capture the attention or imagination of"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

grab has the same meaning as seize

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of intrigue, fascinate.

Example of seize used within this context

"This story will grab you", "The movie seized my imagination"


Seize as "take or capture by force"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of take, get hold of.

Types of seize

wrest, commandeer, raven, nobble, abduct, pirate, hijack, highjack, kidnap, snatch are types of 'seize'.

Derivatives of seize

seizure, shanghaier, seizer, capture are derivatives of 'seize'.

Example of seize used within this context

"The terrorists seized the politicians", "The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages"


Seize as "seize and take control without authority and possibly with force, take as one's right or possession"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

assume, take over, usurp, arrogate have the same meaning as 'seize'

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of take.

Types of seize

conquer, seize, preoccupy, annex, hijack, raid, capture, appropriate are types of 'seize'.

Derivatives of seize

takeover, arrogator, usurper, supplanter, usurpation, coup, laying claim, assumption, confiscation, arrogation, coup d'etat, putsch are derivatives of 'seize'.

Example of seize used within this context

"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town", "he usurped my rights", "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"


Seize as "take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sequester, attach, impound, confiscate have the same meaning as 'seize'

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of take.

Types of seize

condemn, distrain, garnish, garnishee are types of 'seize'.

Derivatives of seize

attachment, seizure, confiscation, arrogation, impoundment, impounding, internment, poundage, sequestration, requisition are derivatives of 'seize'.

Verb groups of seize

sequester is a verb group of seize.

Example of seize used within this context

"The FBI seized the drugs", "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment", "The police confiscated the stolen artwork"


Seize as "affect"

Under this definition, seize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get hold of, clutch have the same meaning as 'seize'

seize as a type

'seize' can be a type of overcome, overpower, overtake, sweep over, whelm, overwhelm.

Derivatives of seize

clutch is a derivative of seize.

Example of seize used within this context

"Fear seized the prisoners", "The patient was seized with unbearable pains", "He was seized with a dreadful disease"



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