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seizure
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of SEIZURE
1
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder <an epileptic seizure>
Related Words recurrence, relapse; brainstorm, convulsion, eclampsia, pang, paroxysm, spasm, throe; agitation, frenzy; breakdown, collapse, prostration
2
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority <secret intrigues with the czar's ministers that culminated in the czarina's seizure of the throne>
Synonyms arrogation, commandeering, detainer, expropriation, preemption, seizure, takeover, usurpation
Related Words annexation, assumption, attachment, confiscation, grab, impoundment, repossession, sequestration; defalcation, embezzlement, misapplication, misappropriation, misuse, peculation, theft; despoilment, looting, pillaging; encroachment, infringement, piracy; invasion, occupancy, occupation, preoccupancy, trespass; deforcement, disfurnishment, dispossession, ejection, stripping
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