Word Type

Verb

The word "seize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

anti-seize antiseize be seized of be seized with disseize foreseize reseize seizable seize on seize out seize the day seize the initiative seize the opportunity seize up seize upon seize-up seizer seizor unseize unseized

Etymologically Related To

seise

Context

nautical uk

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

arrogate assume fascinate get hold of hook interest intrigue overcome overpower overtake overwhelm sweep over take take over usurp whelm

Manner Of

hook overwhelm take

Related Terms

seizure

Related Terms

bind capture circumstance fast fasten fix grab immovably lash lock on opportunity seize up seizure upon

Similar Terms

sequester

Synonym Network

appropriate arrogate assume clasp grab impound jump on

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