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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The Bruins got off to a good start, building an 18-12 lead before the Huskies caught fire, hitting seven straight shots at one point to seize a 38-33 halftime lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Due to the scale of the seizure, centers will remain open Sunday to help free up shelter space for the animals seized during Friday’s raid.

From Los Angeles Times

Many automakers seized on the EV downturn to prioritize more profitable gas models.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066 on the Sussex coast, saw William the Conqueror defeat King Harold and seize the English throne.

From BBC

A rapid-response unit of roughly 2,200 Marines is also on its way to the Middle East, where they could play a role in reopening the strait by seizing the islands off Iran’s southern coast.

From The Wall Street Journal

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