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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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Nuno was furious but Forest seized on the reprieve to equalise in the 55th minute.

From Barron's

For instance, President Jimmy Carter sanctioned Iran when it seized U.S. hostages in the 1970s.

From Barron's

They had obtained a warrant to seize the ship, accused of breaking US sanctions and shipping Iranian oil.

From BBC

At least two of them were seized by agents working for Venezuela's military counterintelligence agency, while others were detained by Venezuela's intelligence service.

From BBC

A police spokesman said they had acted swiftly and arrested the two men and seized the vehicle.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.