Synonyms & related words for seizure

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of seizure — including ictus, confiscation, convulsion, epilepsy, impounding, seizing. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to seizure

Explore words related to seizure — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include epileptic, epileptoid, confiscate, seized, forfeiture, confiscable, impoundment, confiscator. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for seizure

Common synonyms for seizure include ictus, confiscation, convulsion, epilepsy, impounding, seizing, arrest, capture — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does seizure come from?

The word seizure breaks down into 2 roots of Medieval Latin and Latin origin: seiz, from Medieval Latin sacire (“to take possession”); and -ure, from Latin -ura (“act or result of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.