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Freeze vs Seize - What's the difference?

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 vs Acquire - What's the difference?

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 vs Seize - What's the difference?

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.

Apprehension vs Seize - What's the difference?

apprehension | seize |


As a noun apprehension

is apprehension.

As a verb seize is

to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

Sequester vs Seize - What's the difference?

sequester | seize |

Seize is a synonym of sequester.



In intransitive terms the difference between sequester and seize

is that sequester is to withdraw; to retire while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up

As verbs the difference between sequester and seize

is that sequester is to separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun sequester

is sequestration; separation.

Plunder vs Seize - What's the difference?

plunder | seize |


As verbs the difference between plunder and seize

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

Seize vs Buy - What's the difference?

seize | buy | Related terms |

Seize is a related term of buy.


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and buy

is that seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up while buy is to make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal).

As verbs the difference between seize and buy

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while buy is to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.

As a noun buy is

something which is bought; a purchase.

Adopt vs Seize - What's the difference?

adopt | seize |


In lang=en terms the difference between adopt and seize

is that adopt is to select and take or approve while seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up .

As verbs the difference between adopt and seize

is that adopt is (with relationship specified) to take by choice into relationship, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

Stagnant vs Seize - What's the difference?

stagnant | seize |


As an adjective stagnant

is lacking freshness, motion, flow, progress, or change; stale; motionless; still.

As a verb seize is

to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

Seize vs Prefer - What's the difference?

seize | prefer | Related terms |

Seize is a related term of prefer.


As verbs the difference between seize and prefer

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

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