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[transitive] seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently. They seized the airport in a surprise attack. The army has seized control of the country. He seized power in a military coup. [transitive] seize somebody to arrest or capture somebody. The men were seized as they left the building.
Seized definition: taken hold, possession, or control of, as by force or legal authority; confiscated, captured, or appropriated. See examples of SEIZED used in a sentence.
to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships. to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate: to seize smuggled goods.
6 days ago · 1. verb. If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. 'Leigh,' he said, seizing my arm to hold me back. [VERB noun] ...an otter seizing a fish. [VERB noun] Synonyms: grab, grip, grasp, take More Synonyms of seize. 2. verb.
verb. take or capture by force. “The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages” see more. verb. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession. “She seized control of the throne after her husband died” synonyms: arrogate, assume, take over, usurp. see more. verb.
1. To grasp suddenly and forcibly; take or grab: seize a sword. 2. a. To take by force; capture or conquer: The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city. b. To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate: The police seized a cache of illegal drugs. 3. a.
Synonyms for SEIZED: understood, knew, grasped, recognized, saw, deciphered, comprehended, appreciated; Antonyms of SEIZED: missed, misunderstood, misinterpreted, mistook, misconstrued, misread, misconceived, misapprehended
