seizing
seizing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, seizing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofseizing
- To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
Synonyms: "jump on"
- To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
Synonyms: arrogate, commandeer, confiscate
Example: "to seize a ship after libeling"
- To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
Example: "a fever seized him"
- To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
Example: "to seize or stop one rope on to another"
- To fasten, fix.
- To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
Example: "to seize on the neck of a horse"
- To have a seizure.
- To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
Example: "Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again."
- To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
- (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
Example: "This Court will remain seized of this matter."
- The act of grabbing or taking possession.
- (chiefly in the plural) Something seized.
Example: "The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X."
- A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
- That seizes the attention; impressive.
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