seize |
touch |
In transitive terms the difference between seize and touch
is that
seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon while
touch is to be on the level of; to approach in excellence or quality.
In intransitive terms the difference between seize and touch
is that
seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also
seize uptouch is to deal with in speech or writing; briefly to speak or write (
on or
upon something).
As a noun touch is
an act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.
seize |
oust |
As verbs the difference between seize and oust
is that
seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while
oust is to expel; to remove.
seize |
carry |
In transitive terms the difference between seize and carry
is that
seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon while
carry is to have on one's "person" (see examples).
In transitive nautical terms the difference between seize and carry
is that
seize is to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line while
carry is to capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding.
In intransitive terms the difference between seize and carry
is that
seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also
seize upcarry is to be transmitted; to travel.
As a noun carry is
a manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
seize |
catchup |
As a verb seize
is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
As a noun catchup is
a variant of catsup or ketchup.
seize |
confiscated |
As verbs the difference between seize and confiscated
is that
seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while
confiscated is past tense of confiscate.
graze |
seize |
In transitive terms the difference between graze and seize
is that
graze is to cause a slight wound to; to scratch while
seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
In intransitive terms the difference between graze and seize
is that
graze is to yield grass for grazing while
seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also
seize up
As a noun graze
is the act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing.
annex | seize |
In intransitive terms the difference between annex and seize
is that
annex is to join; to be united while
seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also
seize up
As verbs the difference between annex and seize
is that annex is to add something to another thing; to incorporate while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
As a noun annex
is an addition, an extension.
freeze | seize |
In intransitive terms the difference between freeze and seize
is that
freeze is to become motionless while
seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also
seize up In transitive terms the difference between freeze and seize
is that freeze is to prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets while seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
As a noun freeze
is a period of intensely cold weather.
seize | acquire | Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between seize and acquire
is that
seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon while
acquire is to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own, as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.
obstruct | seize | Related terms |
Obstruct is a related term of seize.
As verbs the difference between obstruct and seize
is that
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while
seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
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