Capture synonyms
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Part of speech:
The act of confiscating a person’s property by legal process; a forcible taking of property into custody by a court.
The intentional deprivation, whether actual or constructive, of a person’s freedom by legal authorities using forcible restraint, seizure, or otherwise taking the individual into custody, especially in response to a warrant or a suspicion based on probable cause that the person being arrested has committed a crime. The person making the arrest must have the present power to control the person being arrested. Furthermore, the intent to make an arrest must be communicated to the individual who is being detained and that person must understand that the seizure or detention is an intentional arrest. See also privilege and resisting arrest.
Invasion, conquest, and control of a nation or territory by foreign armed forces.
The act or process of confiscating.
(Law) An action by a government, especially under the power of eminent domain, that deprives a private owner of real property or of the use and enjoyment of that property.
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To become conscious of, as through the emotions or senses; perceive:
letting-go (antonym)
catching, forceful holding
The thing acquired or gained; a gain.
To put in legal possession of a particular thing; assign ownership to
To defeat completely and decisively:
(Archaic) To capture.
To cut out a gain in.
To win over, lead, or influence (a group)
obtain (related)
The definition of obtain is to get or acquire.
win (related)
To gain (a prize or award) in competition
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To put a collar on
To get hold of; gain or win:
To ensnare someone, as if with a hook.
To put on shore from a ship or boat
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To arrest or catch (a felon or wrongdoer)
(Slang) To strike or bring down:
To become caught or impeded by a sharp projection, a difficulty, etc.
To tempt or attract into a situation, esp. one that is dangerous, risky, etc.
To catch in a trap; ensnare.
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To get hold or possession of; obtain; acquire
To gain with effort or despite difficulty; reach:
To gain possession of something, or to make first claim on something.
A binding of multiple turns of thread or light line around a rope end to keep it from unlaying.
The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
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A thing appropriated; esp., money set aside for a specific use
laying hold of
The act of one who grasps or covets.
Articles of dress or adornment, especially accessories.
An act by which something is apprehended.
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Theft or larceny:
taking into captivity
A marked, often sudden, decline in status, rank, or importance:
corralling
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A mechanical fastening by means of nails.
The definition of attract is to draw in either by physical forces, emotions or senses.
setting free (antonym)
? (related)
entertain (related)
(Intransitive) To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.
fascinate (related)
To capture and hold the interest and attention of.
release (antonym)
The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.
liberalization (antonym)
(US) The process or act of making more liberal.
free (antonym)
Free means to release or let go.
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liberate (antonym)
(Chem.) To free from combination in a compound
To set aside for a specific use or certain person
liberation (antonym)
The act or process of trying to achieve equal rights and status.
freeing (antonym)
gaining control
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
Tennyson
To inspire with love; captivate:
To deprive (someone) of or out of something by deceit; cheat
recreate (related)
evoke (related)
convey (related)
captures (related)
manipulate (related)
visualize (related)
visualise (related)
conjure-up (related)
An attainment, such as a skill or social accomplishment.
recapture (related)
re-create (related)
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