Pirate and Seize

Pirate

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

Usage example: using pirated software that was subject to copyright

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

Nearby Words: pirated, pirating, piracy, piratical, piratic

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

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

pirate part

seize part

His plan for revenge is complicated when the next ship that they seize is revealed to be carrying a beautiful lady (played by Billie Dove).The Black Pirate was one of the biggest hits of Fairbanks's career, and one of the best of the several rousing action films he made during The Twenties.

Source: Film / The Black Pirate
The Phantom tells his pirate minions to "Seize him." Ship Tease: Be it genuine affection or just Big Brother Instinct In-Universe, this movie is at the top of the list on Advanceshippers (Ash/May) for the sheer number of hints present.

Source: Anime / Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

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