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Definitions

seize

[seez] / siz /
VERB
grab, take
Synonyms
STRONGEST
catch snatch
STRONG
appropriate clasp clench clinch clutch compass embrace enclose enfold fasten grapple grasp grip pinch pluck snag squeeze
WEAK
catch hold of lay hands on lay hold of take hold of
Antonyms
STRONG
free give let go loose loosen reject release unfasten
WEAK
liberate offer
VERB
abduct; take by force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambush annex apprehend arrest capture catch commandeer confiscate force grab hijack impound kidnap occupy overrun take take over
STRONG
appropriate arrogate bag bust claw clutch conquer exact gain get grasp hook incorporate lift nab nail overcome overpower overwhelm pounce secure snag snare subdue throttle trap usurp wrench
WEAK
carry off spirit away take by storm take captive take possession of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free give let go lose offer release surrender yield
STRONG
drop forfeit give in give up liberate

Example Sentences

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After Babb said that he had had no choice but to seize Gamble, Gespass pulled up the officer’s body-camera footage from that day and played it for the audience.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Various groups accuse each other of wanting to seize the underlying property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The oil business is enjoying higher prices right now, although windfall taxes could seize some of those profits.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Those crews frequently seize and destroy tents and other belongings, including medicine and identification cards, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In fact, they will seize every measure to defend the new prince so long as he is not neglectful of his duties.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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