Give and Seize

Opposite meaning words

Give verb - To make a present of.

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Seize is an antonym for give.

Nearby Words: giving, given, giver

Seize verb - To have a clear idea of.

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Give is an antonym for seize in topics: grab, abduct.

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

power	give power	seize power
control	give control	seize control
chance	give chance	seize chance
advantage	give advantage	seize advantage
Other words: opportunity, money, sword, gun.

In South Africa, the death of a reformist leader allows the hardliners to seize the National Party and give the Premiership to Magnus Malan.

Source: Literature / No Southern Strategy
Perhaps we give a little to the poor If the generosity should seize us But if any one of us should interfere In the business of why they are poor They get the same as the rebel Jesus

Source: Anti-Christmas Song
Before the battle began, Blackbeard reportedly said "Damnation seize my soul if I give you quarters, or take any from you.".

Source: Last Stand

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