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 United States says it has seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in "back-to-back" operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.

From BBC

A relatively small U.S. force could seize control of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal

BBC Verify has been monitoring military flights around the area of the North Atlantic where the Marinera has been seized by US authorities.

From BBC

Nuwan Thushara bore the brunt of the assault, conceding 31 runs in his first two overs as Pakistan seized early control.

From Barron's

The White House said Wednesday that the oil tanker seized by US forces in the North Atlantic, which had claimed to be Russian-flagged, had been "deemed stateless after flying a false flag."

From Barron's

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