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Exploit vs Seize - What's the difference?

exploit | seize |


In lang=en terms the difference between exploit and seize

is that exploit is to use for one’s own advantage while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up .

As verbs the difference between exploit and seize

is that exploit is to use for one’s own advantage while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun exploit

is a heroic or extraordinary deed.

Restrain vs Seize - What's the difference?

restrain | seize |


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and seize

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up .

As verbs the difference between restrain and seize

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

Seize vs Undefined - What's the difference?

seize | undefined |


As a verb seize

is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Seize vs Desist - What's the difference?

seize | desist |


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and desist

is that seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up while desist is to cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from .

As verbs the difference between seize and desist

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while desist is to cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from .

Seize vs Abducted - What's the difference?

seize | abducted |


As verbs the difference between seize and abducted

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while abducted is (abduct).

Seize vs Sees - What's the difference?

seize | sees |


As a verb seize

is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun sees is

a scythe.

Face vs Seize - What's the difference?

face | seize |


In transitive terms the difference between face and seize

is that face is to have as an opponent while seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

In intransitive terms the difference between face and seize

is that face is to have the front in a certain direction while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up

As verbs the difference between face and seize

is that face is to position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something) while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun face

is the front part of the head, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth and the surrounding area.

Seize vs Cramp - What's the difference?

seize | cramp |


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and cramp

is that seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up while cramp is to restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp.

As verbs the difference between seize and cramp

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while cramp is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

As a noun cramp is

a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

Seize vs Retract - What's the difference?

seize | retract | Related terms |

Seize is a related term of retract.


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and retract

is that seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up while retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said.

As verbs the difference between seize and retract

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while retract is to pull back inside.

Check vs Seize - What's the difference?

check | seize | Related terms |

Check is a related term of seize.


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between check and seize

is that check is (nautical) to slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended while seize is (nautical) to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between check and seize

is that check is (obsolete) to clash or interfere while seize is (obsolete) to fasten, fix.

As verbs the difference between check and seize

is that check is to inspect; to examine while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

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