seized

Definitions

To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.

To take possession of something by legal authority or warrant.

To be affected by a sudden, overwhelming feeling or physical condition.

Examples

The police seized the illegal contraband during the raid on the warehouse.

She seized the opportunity to travel abroad when the scholarship was offered.

The engine suddenly seized after the oil pressure dropped to zero.

Synonyms

captured grabbed snatched confiscated appropriated usurped clutched

Antonyms

released surrendered relinquished abandoned offered returned freed