seize - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

capture the attention or imagination of

Synonyms

• grab
• seize

More generic

• fascinate
• intrigue

Verb

affect

Synonyms

• clutch
• get hold of
• seize

More generic

• overcome
• overpower
• overtake
• overwhelm
• sweep over
• whelm

Verb

take hold of; grab

Synonyms

• clutch
• prehend
• seize

More generic

• get hold of
• take

More specific

• apprehend
• arrest
• capture
• catch
• clasp
• claw
• clench
• clinch
• collar
• cop
• get
• grab
• grapple
• grip
• nab
• nail
• pick up
• rack
• snap
• snatch
• snatch up
• take hold of

Verb

take or capture by force

Synonyms

• seize

More generic

• get hold of
• take

More specific

• abduct
• commandeer
• highjack
• hijack
• kidnap
• nobble
• pirate
• raven
• snatch
• wrest

Verb

hook by a pull on the line

Synonyms

• seize

More generic

• hook

Verb

take possession of by force, as after an invasion

Synonyms

• appropriate
• capture
• conquer
• seize

More generic

• arrogate
• assume
• seize
• take over
• usurp

More specific

• carry

Verb

take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Synonyms

• attach
• confiscate
• impound
• seize
• sequester

More generic

• take

More specific

• condemn
• distrain
• garnish
• garnishee

Related

• sequester

Verb

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Synonyms

• arrogate
• assume
• seize
• take over
• usurp

More generic

• take

More specific

• annex
• appropriate
• capture
• conquer
• hijack
• preoccupy
• raid
• seize

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