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What is another word for Seize? – 294 Seize Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    capture grab snatch take grasp clutch grip hold possess occupy overwhelm overpower dominate command control apprehend arrest detain confiscate impound requisition commandeer annex invade overrun conquer subdue vanquish defeat overcome overpower suppress quell seize wrest extort extract coerce compel force obligate bind restrain restrict limit curb check halt stop intercept intercept appropriate expropriate annex take over assume acquire procure obtain get gain secure fasten clinch tighten squeeze squeeze press compress constrict clamp grip clasp cling adhere stick attach affix fasten.

    Meaning of Seize

    The primary meaning of the word "seize" is to take control or possession of something suddenly or forcefully.

    Definitions

    • To take hold of something suddenly and firmly, often using force.
    • To take control or possession of something, often in a sudden or unexpected way.
    • To capture or arrest someone, often because they have committed a crime.
    • To take something, such as a power or an opportunity, for oneself.

    Etymology of Seize

    The word "seize" comes from the Old French word "sisir", which is derived from the Latin word "saisire", meaning "to take possession of".
    The Latin word is a combination of "sa" and "ire", which is a variant of the verb "ire", meaning "to go".
    The word "seize" has been used in English since the 13th century, initially with the meaning "to take possession of" and later with the meaning "to capture or arrest".

    Example Uses

    • The police will seize any goods that are suspected of being stolen.
    • The company will seize the opportunity to expand into new markets.
    • The government will seize control of the company if it is found to be operating illegally.
    • The athlete will seize the chance to win the championship.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    release free liberate unshackle unfetter untie unbind unleash unchain discharge dismiss acquit exonerate exempt pardon reprieve relinquish surrender yield cede abandon forsake desert leave depart withdraw retreat retire resign quit stop cease desist halt pause delay slow slacken loosen relax calm soothe pacify appease placate mollify mitigate alleviate assuage.

    Related Nouns

    seizure capture grasp grip hold possession control power authority command dominance invasion occupation conquest subjugation suppression oppression repression coercion force violence might strength power potency efficacy grasp clasp clutch grip fist hand fistful handful grip grasp clutches talons claws pincers tongs pliers vice clamp brace bracket support prop stay Fastener fixture.

    Related Verbs

    grasp grip hold possess capture seize take apprehend arrest detain confine restrain restrict limit curb check halt stop intercept command control dominate overpower overwhelm conquer subdue vanquish defeat overcome suppress quell wrest extort extract coerce compel force obligate bind fasten clinch tighten squeeze press compress constrict clamp grip clasp cling adhere stick attach affix secure.

    Related Adjectives

    powerful potent strong forceful violent coercive compulsive obligatory binding restrictive limiting curbing checking halting intercepting commanding controlling dominating overpowering overwhelming conquering subduing vanquishing defeating overcoming suppressive repressive oppressive coercive compulsive binding fast firm secure tight tense strained stiff rigid inflexible unyielding relentless unrelenting merciless pitiless ruthless brutal savage ferocious fierce intense severe stringent strict austere harsh stern hard unfeeling unforgiving.