Meaning of 'seize'

verb

capture the attention or imagination of

Synonyms: grab

verb

affect

Example: "Fear seized the prisoners"

Synonyms: get hold of

verb

take hold of

Synonyms: clutch

verb

take or capture by force

Example: "The terrorists seized the politicians"

verb

hook by a pull on the line

verb

take possession of by force, as after an invasion

Example: "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"

Synonyms: capture

verb

take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Example: "The FBI seized the drugs"

Synonyms: confiscate

verb

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force

Synonyms: assume