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seize

/siːz/
verb
  1. To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

    Similar: clasp, grasp, grip

  2. To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

    Similar: jump on

  3. To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

    "to seize a ship after libeling"

    Similar: arrogate, commandeer, confiscate

Synonymsarrogate, commandeer, confiscate, clasp, grasp, grip

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