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to seize / to take possession of
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐpuˈsaɾ/a·pos·sar
Definition
1To take possession of something, usually violently, illegitimately, or suddenly. Almost exclusively used pronominally ('to seize').
Usage examples
“The rebels tried to seize the capital during the night.”
“A feeling of panic seized the spectators.”
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Common combinations
to seize control ofto take possession of