Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Seizes.
Seizes - 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 seizes the opportunity to showcase his talent."
"The police officer seizes the suspect's weapon."
"She seizes the opportunity to travel the world."
"The goalkeeper seizes the ball before it crosses the goal line."
"The dictator seizes control of the country."
Word Game Points
Is SEIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SEIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SEIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
