Definition of seize

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Seize (v. t.) To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.

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Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore..
Deprehend :: Deprehend (v. t.) To take unwares or by surprise; to seize, as a person commiting an unlawful act; to catch; to apprehend..
Rapacious :: Rapacious (a.) Given to plunder; disposed or accustomed to seize by violence; seizing by force.
Apprehend :: Apprehend (v. t.) To take or seize; to take hold of.
Disseizoress :: Disseizoress (n.) A woman disseizes.
Catch :: Catch (n.) Passing opportunities seized; snatches.
Seize :: Seize (v. t.) To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.
Fang :: Fang (v. t.) The tusk of an animal, by which the prey is seized and held or torn; a long pointed tooth; esp., one of the usually erectile, venomous teeth of serpents. Also, one of the falcers of a spider..
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack at close quarters: as, to grapple an antagonist..
Muss :: Muss (n.) A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle..
Pounce :: Pounce (v. i.) To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; -- with on or upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively..
Diligence :: Diligence (n.) Process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings..
Seize :: Seize (v. t.) To take possession of by force.
Seize :: Seize (v. t.) To fasten; to fix.
Disgorge :: Disgorge (v. t.) To give up unwillingly as what one has wrongfully seized and appropriated; to make restitution of; to surrender; as, he was compelled to disgorge his ill-gotten gains..
Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To seize, as a pledge or indemnification; to take possession of as security for nonpayment of rent, the reparation of an injury done, etc.; to take by distress; as, to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement..
Arreptitious :: Arreptitious (a.) Snatched away; seized or possessed, as a demoniac; raving; mad; crack-brained..
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout..
Snap :: Snap (n.) To bite or seize suddenly, especially with the teeth..
Betake :: Betake (v. t.) To take or seize.
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