seizure

noun
UK: /ˈsiːʒər/
US: /ˈsiːʒər/

  1. A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.

    1. He had a seizure last night after the party, it was unexpected. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor suspects the child's fainting spells are actually mild seizures. [ ] [ ]

  2. The action of taking something by force or with legal authority.

    1. The seizure of the illegal drugs was a major success for the police. [ ] [ ]
    2. Customs officials carried out the seizure of undeclared goods at the border. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

convulsion fit attack apprehension takeover
seizure transitive-verb

  1. To take possession of something, especially by force or legal authority.

    1. The police can seize illegal goods like weapons or drugs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government decided to seize the assets of the corrupt official. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seizure" in English means: A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit., The action of taking something by force or with legal authority..

The phonetic transcription of "seizure" is /ˈsiːʒər/ in British English and /ˈsiːʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seizure": convulsion, fit, attack, apprehension, takeover.

Example usage of "seizure": "He had a seizure last night after the party, it was unexpected.". More examples on the page.