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

Both Mexico’s Navy and Defense Ministry confirmed to CNN an increase in drone seizures over the past year. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Folsom staff said the city could not legally adopt the type of impoundment residents requested, citing Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable seizures. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The books and documentaries always talk about how Ian’s seizures were getting really bad near the end. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

Congress’ intent was to help farmers along with people who believe hemp’s high levels of the nonintoxicating compound CBD can help with seizures, pain and sleep. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026

Those with the condition, which was eventually named Minamata disease, had symptoms including tremors, headaches, seizures, vision and hearing problems, ataxia, dysarthria, memory loss, and cognitive decline. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

The agency cites neurological risks like seizures, abnormal bleeding, and suicidal thoughts. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

The staff immediately gave her magnesium sulfate to prevent her from having seizures. — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

The history of oil overflows with examples of imperialistic overreach being confronted, eventually, by populist backlash, leftist governments, and asset seizures. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026