seisure
/ˈsiʒər/
noun
- The act of taking control of something by force or legal authority.
- The bank threatened seizure of the property if the loan was not repaid.
- The police made a seizure of illegal drugs at the airport.
- The seizure of the enemy's weapons helped end the conflict quickly.
- A sudden attack of illness, such as a convulsion or fit, often caused by epilepsy.
- Some people with epilepsy can control their seizures with medication.
- The patient had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital.
- She learned to recognize the warning signs before a seizure begins.
- A sudden and strong experience of an emotion or feeling.
- The crowd was gripped by a seizure of excitement when the band came on stage.
- A sudden seizure of fear made her freeze in the dark alley.
- He was overcome by a seizure of laughter during the serious meeting.
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