Seize and Trap

Seize

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

Trap is a synonym for seize in abduct topic. In some cases you can use "Trap" instead a verb "Seize".

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

Trap

Trap verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand

Seize is a synonym for trap in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Seize" instead a verb "Trap".

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

Common collocations

people seize people trap people
body seize body trap body
children seize children trap children
god seize god trap god
Other words: house, ship, father, fleet, sword, enemies, ships.
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