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SEIZURE

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Seizure.

How to pronounce seizure:

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Seizure - as a noun

A sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

Example: "He suffered an epileptic seizure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ictusraptus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attack
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capturegaining control
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiringgetting
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of taking of a person by force

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
felony
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The taking possession of something by legal process

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appropriation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He had a seizure while driving and crashed into a tree."
"The doctor prescribed medication to prevent seizures."
"The detective suspected that the burglary was a seizure of stolen goods."
"During a seizure, she loses consciousness and convulses."
"The court ordered the seizure of his assets due to unpaid debts."
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Word Game Points

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

SEIZURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SEIZURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seizure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEIZURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SEIZURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seizure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEIZURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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