Holding and Seizing

Holding

Holding noun - A decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard.

Seizing and holding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seizing" instead an adjective "Holding".

Nearby Words: hold, holder, holdout, holdback

Seizing

Seizing noun - The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

Holding and seizing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding" instead an adjective "Seizing".

Nearby Words: seize, seizure, seized

Both words in one sentence

  • We Have Reserves Coincidentally, the enemy Field Marshall is holding a fleet review as a prelude to seizing control of the Empire at a major gate hub they must pass through.
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