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Seize vs Engross - What's the difference?

seize | engross | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between seize and engross

is that seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon while engross is to completely engage the attention of.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between seize and engross

is that seize is to fasten, fix while engross is to thicken; to condense.

Tweak vs Seize - What's the difference?

tweak | seize | Related terms |

Tweak is a related term of seize.


In lang=en terms the difference between tweak and seize

is that tweak is to twit or tease while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up .

As verbs the difference between tweak and seize

is that tweak is to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun tweak

is a sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch.

Seize vs Snare - What's the difference?

seize | snare | Related terms |

Seize is a related term of snare.


As verbs the difference between seize and snare

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while snare is to catch or hold, especially with a loop.

As a noun snare is

a trap made from a loop of wire, string, or leather.

Seize vs Impound - What's the difference?

seize | impound |


In transitive terms the difference between seize and impound

is that seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon while impound is to hold back, as water by a dam.

As a noun impound is

a place in which things are impounded.

Seize vs Absorb - What's the difference?

seize | absorb | Related terms |

Seize is a related term of absorb.


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and absorb

is that seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up while absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.

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

is that seize is (obsolete) to fasten, fix while absorb is (obsolete) to engulf, as in water; to swallow up .

As verbs the difference between seize and absorb

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while absorb is to include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up
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Seize vs Engage - What's the difference?

seize | engage | Related terms |

Seize is a related term of engage.


As verbs the difference between seize and engage

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while engage is .

Seize vs Seize - What's the difference?

seize | seize |


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and seize

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

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

is that seize is (nautical) to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line 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 seize and seize

is that seize is (obsolete) to fasten, fix while seize is (obsolete) to fasten, fix.

In uk|intransitive|lang=en terms the difference between seize and seize

is that seize is (uk|intransitive) to submit for consideration to a deliberative body while seize is (uk|intransitive) to submit for consideration to a deliberative body.

As verbs the difference between seize and seize

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

Seize vs Gripped - What's the difference?

seize | gripped |


As verbs the difference between seize and gripped

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while gripped is past tense of grip.

Scratch vs Seize - What's the difference?

scratch | seize | Related terms |

Scratch is a related term of seize.


As verbs the difference between scratch and seize

is that scratch is to rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun scratch

is (lb) a disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

As an adjective scratch

is for or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc work.

Slash vs Seize - What's the difference?

slash | seize | Related terms |

Slash is a related term of seize.


In lang=en terms the difference between slash and seize

is that slash is to reduce sharply while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up .

As verbs the difference between slash and seize

is that slash is to cut violently across something with a blade such as knife, sword, scythe, etc while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun slash

is a swift cut with a blade, particularly with fighting weapons as a sword, saber, knife etc.

As a conjunction slash

is .

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