assume vs seize

assume and seize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assume	No	No	Yes	No
seize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, assume and seize are synonyms defined as:

assume and seize: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Other synonyms of assume include arrogate, take over, usurp.

As verbs, seize is a hyponym of assume; that is, seize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assume:

assume: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
seize: take possession of by force, as after an invasion

Other hyponyms of assume include annex, appropriate, capture, conquer, preoccupy, hijack, raid.

assume (verb)	seize (verb)
put clothing on one's body	capture the attention or imagination of
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	affect
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof	take into your hands deliberately
take up someone's soul into heaven	take or capture by force
make a pretence of	hook by a pull on the line
occupy or take on	take possession of by force, as after an invasion
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession	take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person	seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities