Finesentence logo

Seized: meaning, definitions and examples

👮
Add to dictionary

seized

 

[ siːz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law enforcement

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly; grasp.

Synonyms

grab, grasp, snatch

Examples of usage

  • He seized the criminal before he could escape.
  • The police seized the drugs during the raid.
Context #2 | Verb

control

To take possession of by force or legal authority.

Synonyms

acquire, appropriate, confiscate

Examples of usage

  • The government seized the property for unpaid taxes.
  • The dictator seized power in a coup.
Context #3 | Verb

emotion

To affect suddenly and powerfully; overwhelm.

Synonyms

affect, grip, overwhelm

Examples of usage

  • She was seized by a sudden sense of panic.
  • He was seized with grief upon hearing the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "seized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apreendido

🇮🇳 जब्त किया हुआ

🇩🇪 beschlagnahmt

🇮🇩 disita

🇺🇦 конфіскований

🇵🇱 zajęty

🇯🇵 押収された

🇫🇷 saisi

🇪🇸 incautado

🇹🇷 ele geçirilen

🇰🇷 압수된

🇸🇦 مصادر

🇨🇿 zabavený

🇸🇰 zabavený

🇨🇳 查获

🇸🇮 zasežen

🇮🇸 gert upptækt

🇰🇿 тәркіленген

🇬🇪 ამოღებული

🇦🇿 müsadirə olunmuş

🇲🇽 incautado

Word origin

The word 'seized' originates from the Latin word 'sēcāre' meaning 'to cut'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of taking hold of something abruptly or forcibly. In legal contexts, 'seized' refers to the act of taking possession of property by authority. The word has been used in various languages and contexts throughout history, often associated with acts of control or sudden impact.

See also: seize, seizing, seizure, unseized.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,834, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.