seize
Verb
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is a type of: get hold of, take - get into one's hands, take physicallysubtypes:
- nab - seize suddenly
- rack - seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
- claw - clutch as if in panic
- apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up - take into custody
- capture, catch, get - succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
- collar - seize by the neck or collar
- clasp - grasp firmly
- grip - hold fast or firmly
- grab - take or grasp suddenly
- catch, grab, take hold of - take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
- snap, snatch, snatch up - to grasp hastily or eagerly
- clench, clinch - hold in a tight grasp
- grapple, grip - to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
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is a type of: get hold of, take - get into one's hands, take physicallysubtypes:
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is a type of: arrogate, assume, seize, take over, usurp - seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possessionsubtypes: carry - capture after a fight
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is a type of: take - take into one's possessionsubtypes:verb group: sequester - requisition forcibly, as of enemy property
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is a type of: take - take by forcesubtypes:
- annex - take (territory) as if by conquest
- appropriate, capture, conquer, seize - take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- preoccupy - occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance
- hijack - seize control of
- raid - take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock
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is a type of: hook - catch with a hook
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is a type of: overcome, overpower, overtake, overwhelm, sweep over, whelm - overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimulisame as: clutch, get hold of
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same as: grab
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