Invade and Seize

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Invade

Invade verb - To enter for conquest or plunder.

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Seize is a synonym for invade in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Seize" instead a verb "Invade", when it comes to topics like possession, occupy.

Nearby Words: invasion, invader, invading

Seize

Seize verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.

Usage example: Richard III seized the English throne from his brother Edward in 1483

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Invade is a synonym for seize in possession topic. You can use "Invade" instead a verb "Seize".

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

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body	invade body	seize body
area	invade area	seize area
land	invade land	seize land
system	invade system	seize system
Other words: station, colony, house, world, home, territory, kingdom, coast, ship, castle, town, city, times, island, worlds, planets, territories, cities.

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The Argonians, who had long been exploited by the Morrowind natives (Dunmer), invade and seize southern Morrowind.

Source: Vestigial Empire
It turns out the Soviet Union is planning to invade China, and a hidden strike force is waiting to seize the US surveillance station at Pine Gap which they fear will provide prior warning of the attack.

Source: Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot
Later on - the Soviets invade New York and seize, among other things, the Statue of Liberty.

Source: Monumental Damage

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