Example : The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter.
She clutched her purse.
The mother seized her child by the arm.
Birds of prey often seize small mammals.

Synonyms : clutch, prehend

Example : The terrorists seized the politicians.
The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages.

Example : The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants.
The army seized the town.
The militia captured the castle.

Synonyms : appropriate, capture, conquer

Example : The FBI seized the drugs.
The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment.
The police confiscated the stolen artwork.

Synonyms : attach, confiscate, impound, sequester

Example : He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town.
He usurped my rights.
She seized control of the throne after her husband died.

Synonyms : arrogate, assume, take over, usurp

Example : Strike a fish.

Example : Fear seized the prisoners.
The patient was seized with unbearable pains.
He was seized with a dreadful disease.

Synonyms : clutch, get hold of

Example : This story will grab you.
The movie seized my imagination.

Synonyms : grab