seizure

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
2. (countable, uncountable) A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
3. (countable, uncountable) A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
4. (countable, uncountable) That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

Verb

To undergo an epileptic seizure.

Synonyms

capture

confiscation

fit

taking

arrest

attack

👊

convulsion

seizing

usurpation

spasm

plunder

catching

ictus

grasp

grip

appropriation

stroke

sequestration

takeover

abduction

paroxysm

catch

apoplectic fit

taking away

stroke of apoplexy

apprehension

expropriation

kidnapping

raptus

forfeiture

distraint

depredation

grasping

attachment

foreclosure

gaining control

confiscate

confinement

snatch

occupation

hold

snatching

distress

detainment

detain

carrying off

convulsions

contraction

bout

grapple

Translations

saisie

Beschlagnahme

capture

sequestro

attaque

👊

confiscation

Anfall

prise

ataque

👊

beroerte

Pfändung

confisca

confiscação

ereptio

apoplexie

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From seize + -ure.