Definition of seize

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Seize (v. t.) To grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an idea..

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Catch :: Catch (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch..
Mouth :: Mouth (v. t.) To take into the mouth; to seize or grind with the mouth or teeth; to chew; to devour.
Beard :: Beard (v. t.) To take by the beard; to seize, pluck, or pull the beard of (a man), in anger or contempt..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Intercept :: Intercept (v. t.) To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris..
Arraught :: Arraught () Obtained; seized.
Rap :: Rap (v.) To seize and bear away, as the mind or thoughts; to transport out of one's self; to affect with ecstasy or rapture; as, rapt into admiration..
Muss :: Muss (n.) A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle..
Rapacious :: Rapacious (a.) Given to plunder; disposed or accustomed to seize by violence; seizing by force.
Grabber :: Grabber (n.) One who seizes or grabs.
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) To seize and transport away; to rap.
Extent :: Extent (n.) A peculiar species of execution upon debts due to the crown, under which the lands and goods of the debtor may be seized to secure payment..
Ravish :: Ravish (v. t.) To seize and carry away by violence; to snatch by force.
Seizure :: Seizure (n.) That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed..
Garroter :: Garroter (n.) One who seizes a person by the throat from behind, with a view to strangle and rob him..
Bite :: Bite (v. i.) To seize something forcibly with the teeth; to wound with the teeth; to have the habit of so doing; as, does the dog bite?.
Confiscate :: Confiscate (a.) Seized and appropriated by the government to the public use; forfeited.
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
Diligence :: Diligence (n.) Process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings..
Panic :: Panic (a.) A sudden, overpowering fright; esp., a sudden and groundless fright; terror inspired by a trifling cause or a misapprehension of danger; as, the troops were seized with a panic; they fled in a panic..
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