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| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | grab, take |
| Synonyms: | appropriate, catch, catch hold of, clasp, clench, clinch, clutch, compass, embrace, enclose, enfold, envelope, fasten, grapple, grasp, grip, hang onto, hold fast, lay hands on, lay hold of, pinch, pluck, snag, snatch, squeeze, take hold of |
| Antonyms: | give, let go, offer, release |
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | abduct; take by force |
| Synonyms: | ambush, annex, apprehend, appropriate, arrest, arrogate, bag, bust, capture, carry off, catch, claw, clutch, commandeer, confiscate, conquer, exact, force, gain, get, grab, grasp, hijack, hook, impound, incorporate, kidnap, lift, nab, nail*, occupy, overcome, overpower, overrun, overwhelm, pick up, pounce, secure, snag, snare, spirit away*, subdue, take, take by storm, take captive, take over, take possession of, throttle, trap, usurp, wrench |
| Antonyms: | free, liberate, release |
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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| Main Entry: | grasp |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | To take firmly with the hand and maintain a hold on. |
| Synonyms: | clasp, clench, clutch, grab, grapple, grip |
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
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| Main Entry: | catch |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | To get hold of (something moving). |
| Synonyms: | clutch, grab, snatch |
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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| Main Entry: | assume |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | To lay claim to for oneself or as one's right. |
| Synonyms: | appropriate, arrogate, commandeer, preempt, take, usurp |
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | To have a sudden overwhelming effect on. |
| Synonyms: | catch, strike, take |
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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| Main Entry: | arrest |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | To take into custody as a prisoner. |
| Synonyms: | apprehend |
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | To take quick and forcible possession of. |
| Synonyms: | commandeer, confiscate, expropriate, grab, snatch |
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
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| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Synonyms: | confiscatory, seizing |
| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Synonyms: | eminent domain, impressment, orgasm, paroxysm, preemption, seizure, sequestration, spoliation |
| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Synonyms: | abduct, afflict, annex, apprehend, appropriate, arrest, arrogate, attack, bag, bind, capture, catch, claw, clinch, clutch, collar, commandeer, comprehend, confiscate, conquer, corral, distrain, distress, embargo, gather, grab, grapple, grasp, grip, gripe, hijack, hook, impound, intercept, kidnap, levy, nab, net, occupy, overtake, pillage, possess, preempt, prehend, rapine, secure, sequester, snatch, strike, take, trap, understand, usurp |
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