Seizing — synonyms, definition

1. seizing (Noun)

grasping prehension taking hold

seizing (Noun) — Small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together.

seizing (Noun) — The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

control small stuff clasp clench clutch clutches grasp grip hold

2. seizing (Verb)

appropriating arrogating assuming attaching capturing clutching confiscating conquering getting hold of grabbing impounding prehending sequestering sequestrating taking over usurping

seizing (Verb) — Take hold of; grab. ex. "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter" ex. "The mother seized her child by the arm" ex. "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"

seizing (Verb) — Take or capture by force. ex. "The terrorists seized the politicians" ex. "The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages"

seizing (Verb) — Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. ex. "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants" ex. "The army seized the town"

seizing (Verb) — Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority. ex. "The FBI seized the drugs"

seizing (Verb) — Take control of (without authority and possibly with force); take as one's right or possession. ex. "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"

seizing (Verb) — Hook by a pull on the line.

seizing (Verb) — Affect. ex. "Fear seized the prisoners" ex. "The patient was seized with unbearable pains" ex. "He was seized with a dreadful disease"

seizing (Verb) — Capture the attention or imagination of. ex. "The movie seized my imagination"

fascinating getting hold of hooking intriguing overcoming overpowering overtaking overwhelming sweeping over taking abducting annexing apprehending arresting capturing carrying catching clasping clawing clenching clinching collaring commandeering condemning copping distraining garnisheeing garnishing getting grabbing • • •