"Seize" validity in different word game dictionaries
Dictionary | Validity |
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Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"seize" Definition
- [transitive] to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force synonym grab
- [transitive] seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently
- [transitive] seize somebody to arrest or capture somebody
- [transitive] seize something to take illegal or stolen goods away from somebody
- [transitive] seize a chance, an opportunity, the initiative, etc. to be quick to make use of a chance, an opportunity, etc. synonym grab
- [transitive] seize somebody (of an emotion) to affect somebody suddenly and deeply
- [intransitive] (North American English) (also seize up British and North American English) if a machine seizes, it no longer works because the parts are stuck and cannot move
- (North American English) (also seize up British and North American English) if a part of your body seizes, you are unable to move it easily and it is often painful
"seize" Synonyms & Antonyms
"seize" synonyms:
- grab,
- snatch,
- take,
- get,
- snag,
- snare,
- collar,
- glom,
- nab,
- corral,
- grasp,
- hook,
- nail,
- capture,
- land,
- bag,
- cop,
- grapple,
- catch
"seize" antonyms:
- loose,
- free,
- give,
- loosen,
- offer,
- reject,
- unfasten,
- let-go-of,
- let-go,
- miss,
- release,
- lose,
- misunderstand,
- fail,
- relinquish,
- surrender,
- refuse,
- liberate,
- overlook