Synonyms of seizures

seizures

noun

plural of seizure

1

as in bouts

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

an epileptic seizure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bouts
• attacks
• cases
• spells
• sieges
• pangs
• spasms
• convulsions
• accesses
• fits
• relapses
• turns
• recurrences
• agitations
• paroxysms
• breakdowns
• frenzies
• throes
• collapses
• eclampsias
• prostrations
• brainstorms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrests
• reliefs
• remissions

2

as in takeovers

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority

secret intrigues with the czar's ministers that culminated in the czarina's seizure of the throne

Synonyms & Similar Words

• takeovers
• appropriations
• annexations
• usurpations
• invasions
• expropriations
• preemptions
• sequestrations
• occupancies
• confiscations
• arrogations
• misuses
• thefts
• occupations
• grabs
• assumptions
• repossessions
• infringements
• detainers
• piracies
• embezzlements
• impoundments
• defalcations
• encroachments
• peculations
• misapplications
• misappropriations
• attachments
• ejections
• dispossessions
• trespasses
• deforcements
• disfurnishments
• preoccupancies
• despoilments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seizures

In May, Klee revealed that Simon had been diagnosed with cancer, after spending a few days in the ICU for seizures. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Some develop seizures, and many have trouble seeing as their vision fades. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

If your pet becomes confused, vomits, has diarrhea, collapses or experiences seizures, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The syndrome, which is characterized by multiple daily seizures, impacts brain health and can lead to various disabilities. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 July 2026

The Food and Drug Administration has warned that using kratom can cause serious adverse events like liver toxicity and seizures. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The seizures were conducted during the execution of six search warrants in the area. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Those arguments largely resonated with judge Stephen Lau, who said that six or seven days’ notice to move all of Williams’ belongings was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026