Imprison and Seize

Imprison

Imprison verb - To put in or as if in prison.

Usage example: in this society, we try to imprison criminals so that they can't do any more harm

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Seize and imprison are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seize" instead a verb "Imprison".

Nearby Words: imprisonment, imprisoning

Seize verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: seized the leaders of one of the city's major drug rings

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Imprison and seize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imprison" instead a verb "Seize".

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

In the books, Xaro Xhoan Daxos wants nothing more than to marry Dany so he can get control of one of her dragons, but in the show he allies with the warlocks to assassinate the rest of the Thirteen and seize control of the city, then imprison Daenerys and steal all of the dragons.

Source: Adaptational Villainy / Live-Action TV

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