v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: APPROPRIATE 1, accroach, annex, arrogate, commandeer, confiscate, expropriate, preempt, sequester, take
Related Words: occupy; usurp
2 to take possession or control of usually suddenly and forcibly FF1C; the cat seized the fish and made off FF1E; FF1C; seized the rope and dragged the boat ashore FF1E;
Synonyms: catch, clutch, ||cotch, grab, grapple, nab, ||nail, snatch, take; compare CATCH 1
Related Words: fasten (onto), grasp, latch (onto), snap (at); apprehend, arrest; capture, secure, take over; abduct, carry off, kidnap, spirit (away or off)
Idioms: get into one's clutches, get one's hands ( or paws) on, lay hold (on or of)
Contrasted Words: free, loose, release
3 to affect especially as if by laying hold of FF1C; was seized with a coughing fit FF1E;
Synonyms: catch, strike, take
Related Words: overtake; afflict