seizes
Snatches with force
Seizes is the present tense of seize, meaning to grab suddenly and forcibly.
Police seize contraband; dictators seize power; someone seizes an opportunity before it passes.
When an engine seizes, its parts lock up from friction or lack of lubrication.
To be seized with fear or panic is to be suddenly overcome by it.
She seizes every chance to practice her Spanish.
Captures or comprehends
- detainsKeeps in custody
- nabsSeizes or apprehends
- collarsGarment neck portions
- bustsHead-and-shoulders sculptures
captures · restrains · handcuffs · custody · warrants · fugitives · raids · intercepts
Holds or comprehends
- comprehendsMentally takes in
- perceivesBecomes aware of something
- discernsRecognizes through careful observation
- apprehendsCaptures or comprehends
recognizes · fathoms · absorbs · assimilates · digests · deciphers · interprets · realizes
Grips tightly, or handbags
- gripsHolds firmly onto
- grabsSeizes abruptly
- snatchesSeizes quickly or fragments
- claspsHinged metal fasteners
clenches · latches · holds · clamps · wrenches · yanks · tugs · plucks
Shakes with involuntary spasms
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- fitsIs correct size
- tonic-clonicSeizure with rigidity and convulsions
myoclonic · absence · aura · tremors · contractions · paralysis · cramps · syncope
Holds firmly onto
- overcomesDefeats or masters
- consumesTakes in completely
- engulfsSwallows up completely
- overtakesPasses while moving faster
paralyzes · immobilizes · freezes · transfixes · possesses · dominates · terror · panic
apprehends
Captures or comprehends
busts · captures · restrains · handcuffs · custody · warrants · fugitives · raids · intercepts · extradites
grasps
Holds or comprehends
- comprehendsMentally takes in
- perceivesBecomes aware of something
- discernsRecognizes through careful observation
apprehends · recognizes · fathoms · absorbs · assimilates · digests · deciphers · interprets · realizes · appreciates
clutches
Grips tightly, or handbags
clasps · clenches · latches · holds · clamps · wrenches · yanks · tugs · plucks · wrests
convulses
Shakes with involuntary spasms
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- fitsIs correct size
tonic-clonic · myoclonic · absence · aura · tremors · contractions · paralysis · cramps · syncope · anticonvulsants
grips
Holds firmly onto
overtakes · paralyzes · immobilizes · freezes · transfixes · possesses · dominates · terror · panic · fear
capitalizes
Makes letters large-form
acts · strikes · grabs · embraces · jumps · initiates · carpe diem · moment · chance · advantage
captures
Takes into custody
storms · overruns · annexes · commandeers · invades · besieges · secures · territory · stronghold · fortress
seizesreleases
Lets go or publishes
relinquishes · lets go · surrenders · gives · gives up
- seize the dayEmbrace the present moment
- seized upBecame stuck, immobilized
- seize the momentAct on present opportunity
- seize upSuddenly stop functioning
- seizing upBecoming immovably stuck
- seizes the initiativeActs first to control situation
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