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Synonyms of seize

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Another word for seize is take. Other synonyms of seize are hold, grab, cling, clutch and grasp.

Synonyms and similar words for seize

verbTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

  • clasp
  • graspTo take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
  • grip
  • begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
  • begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
  • clench
  • clinchTo hold firmly; to clench.
  • clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
  • clutchTo grip or grasp tightly.
  • enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
  • fondleTo grasp.
  • glaum dialectal
  • grabTo grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
  • grabbleTo pick (something or someone) up hastily, roughly or clumsily.
  • hang on
  • hold onTo grasp or grip firmly.
  • hold tight
  • holdTo grasp or grip.
  • nabTo seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
  • strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
  • takeTo get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
  • beclasp datedTo clasp.
  • belock archaicTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
  • fang archaic, dialectalTo catch, capture; seize.
  • nim obsoleteTo take or seize.

verbTo take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

  • jump onTo take immediate action regarding; to avail oneself of without delay.

verbTo take possession of (by force, law etc.).

  • attachTo take, seize, or lay hold of.
  • arrogateTo appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.
  • commandeerTo seize for military use.
  • confiscateTo use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
  • impressTo seize or confiscate (property) by force, especially for military use.

Meaning of seize

  1. verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
  2. verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
  3. verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

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Questions about synonyms of seize

What is another word for seize?
Seize has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as take, hold, grab, cling, clutch, grasp, fondle and clinch.
What does seize mean?
Seize means to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: seize (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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