Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Seized.
How to pronounce seized:
US
Seized - as a verb
Take hold of; grab
Example: "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clutch13prehend13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
get hold oftake8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take or capture by force
Example: "The terrorists seized the politicians"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
get hold oftake8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Example: "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appropriate17capture11conquer18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrogate9assume8seize14take overusurp7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
Example: "The fbi seized the drugs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attach11confiscate17impound12sequester18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Example: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrogate9assume8take overusurp7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Capture the attention or imagination of
Example: "This story will grab you"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grab7Example Sentences
"He was arrested after being found in possession of seized drugs."
"The seized vehicle was returned to its owner after the investigation."
"The police officers conducted a raid and seized several illegal weapons."
"The customs officials discovered a container filled with seized counterfeit goods."
"The government seized the company's financial records for investigation."
Word Game Points
Is SEIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SEIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SEIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seized is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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