seize

clutch

Mechanism linking engine to gearbox

• graspSeize or understand
• gripSecure manual hold
• snatchRapid forceful taking

clench · clasp · wrest · pluck · yank · latch onto · take hold · grapple · catch · secure

impound

Seize by authority

• expropriateSeize for state use
• forfeitLose through violation
• requisitionFormal order for supplies

commandeer · sequester · appropriate · dispossess · nationalize · attach · levy · garnish · distrain · repossess

occupy

Fill or dwell in

• captureTake into custody
• take overAssume control of something
• annexSupplementary building or seizure

storm · invade · overrun · subjugate · vanquish · commandeer · usurp · overwhelm · dominate · claim

apprehend

Seize or understand

• captureTake into custody
• detainHold in custody
• nabSeize or apprehend

collar · bust · cuff · book · incarcerate · intercept · round up · extradite · sting operation · ambush

capitalize

Make a letter large

• pounceSudden attack leap
• exploitNotable act or abuse
• grabSeize abruptly

embrace · jump at · carpe diem · act · strike · moment · window · advantage · initiative · chance

convulse

Shake involuntarily, violently

• spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
• fitProper or healthy
• epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures

tremor · paroxysm · attack · episode · grand mal · petit mal · tonic-clonic · convulsion · stroke · neurological

jam

Cooked fruit spread

• lock upSecure or imprison
• stickThin piece of wood
• freezeBecome solid from cold

bind · malfunction · stall · gum up · engine failure · piston · brake · gear · friction · overheat

• action verbsrun, jump, chase, grab, climb
• dominateovercome, surpass, subdue, prevail, conquer
• capturecatch, trap, snare, net, grab
• forceful actionsslam, smash, crash, bang, pound
• gathering verbsgather, collect, accumulate, amass, compile
• malfunction signscrash, freeze, stall, glitch, bug