Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

SEIZED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Seized.

How to pronounce seized:

US

Seized - as a verb

Take hold of; grab

Example: "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clutchprehend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
get hold oftake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take or capture by force

Example: "The terrorists seized the politicians"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
get hold oftake
Hyponyms (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)
appropriatecaptureconquer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrogateassumeseizetake overusurp
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Example: "The fbi seized the drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachconfiscateimpoundsequester
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (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)
arrogateassumetake overusurp
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hook by a pull on the line

Example: "Strike a fish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strike

Affect

Example: "Fear seized the prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clutchget hold of

Capture the attention or imagination of

Example: "This story will grab you"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grab

Example Sentences

"He was arrested after being found in possession of seized drugs."
"The seized vehicle was returned to its owner after the investigation."
"The police officers conducted a raid and seized several illegal weapons."
"The customs officials discovered a container filled with seized counterfeit goods."
"The government seized the company's financial records for investigation."
View more

Word Game Points

Is SEIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SEIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SEIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SEIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seized is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen