Seize Definition
seize
verb
- take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
- take or capture by force; "The terrorists seized the politicians"; "The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages"
- take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
- take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork"
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
- hook by a pull on the line; "strike a fish"
- affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
- capture the attention or imagination of; "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination"
"Seize" in song lyrics
See how seize is used in real songs:
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"Gotta try to seize"
Coo Coo Cal f/ Twista — Ride Till We Die -
"Flow goes backward please, Evidence here to seize"
Dilated Peoples — The Main Event -
"Call the police and whatever they don't seize"
Drag-On f/ DMX — Get it Right
Words that rhyme with seize
Usage tips for "seize"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "seize" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for seize to find words that pair well.