seize

definition: capture the attention or imagination of
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: grab
definition: affect
example: Fear seized the prisoners
speech part: verb
synonyms: get hold of
definition: take hold of
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: clutch
definition: take or capture by force
example: The terrorists seized the politicians
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: hook by a pull on the line
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
example: the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
speech part: verb
synonyms: capture
definition: take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
example: The FBI seized the drugs
speech part: verb
synonyms: confiscate
definition: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: assume

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