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conquer vs seize

seize vs conquer

conquer and seize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conquer No No Yes No
seize No No Yes No
As verbs, conquer and seize are synonyms defined as:
  • conquer and seize: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Other synonyms of conquer include appropriate, capture.
As verbs, seize is a hypernym of conquer; that is, seize is a word with a broader meaning than conquer:
  • conquer: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  • seize: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other hypernyms of conquer include arrogate, assume, take over, usurp.
conquer (verb) seize (verb)
bring under control by force or authority capture the attention or imagination of
overcome by conquest affect
take possession of by force, as after an invasion take into your hands deliberately
take or capture by force
hook by a pull on the line
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Difference between conquer and seize

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