Capture synonyms

The act of confiscating a person’s property by legal process; a forcible taking of property into custody by a court.

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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.

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occupation

Invasion, conquest, and control of a nation or territory by foreign armed forces.

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obtaining

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capturing

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taking

(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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confiscation

The act or process of confiscating.

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letting-go (antonym)

catching, forceful holding

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acquisition

The thing acquired or gained; a gain.

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apprehension

(Law) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.

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seize

To put in legal possession of a particular thing; assign ownership to

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take

(Intransitive) To habituate to or gain competency at a task.

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apprehend

To become conscious of, as through the emotions or senses; perceive:

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occupy

To take or use time.

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overwhelm

To defeat completely and decisively:

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captivate

(Archaic) To capture.

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gain

To cut out a gain in.

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carry

To win over, lead, or influence (a group)

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catch (related)

(Cricket) To end a player's innings by catching a hit ball before the first bounce. [from 18th c.]

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defeat (related)

To overcome in battle or contest.

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obtain (related)

The definition of obtain is to get or acquire.

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win (related)

To gain (a prize or award) in competition

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collar

To put a collar on

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cop

To get hold of; gain or win:

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corral

To make a circle of vehicles, as of wagons so as to form a corral.

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get

To getter.

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grab

(Informal) To consume something quickly.

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hook

To ensnare someone, as if with a hook.

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land

To put on shore from a ship or boat

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nab

To arrest or catch (a felon or wrongdoer)

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nail

(Slang) To strike or bring down:

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net

(Figuratively) To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.

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prize

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

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snag

To become caught or impeded by a sharp projection, a difficulty, etc.

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snare

To tempt or attract into a situation, esp. one that is dangerous, risky, etc.

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trap

To catch in a trap; ensnare.

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secure

To get hold or possession of; obtain; acquire

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achieve

To gain with effort or despite difficulty; reach:

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bag

To gain possession of something, or to make first claim on something.

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seizing

A binding of multiple turns of thread or light line around a rope end to keep it from unlaying.

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gaining

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winning

The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.

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appropriation

A thing appropriated; esp., money set aside for a specific use

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ensnaring

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laying hold of

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grasping

The act of one who grasps or covets.

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trapping

Articles of dress or adornment, especially accessories.

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commandeering

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apprehending

An act by which something is apprehended.

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annexation

(Law) A legal merging of a territory into another body.

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snatching

Theft or larceny:

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taking into custody

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taking into captivity

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fall

A marked, often sudden, decline in status, rank, or importance:

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corralling

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nabbing

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nailing

A mechanical fastening by means of nails.

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conquer

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

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attract

The definition of attract is to draw in either by physical forces, emotions or senses.

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charm

To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence.

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liberation (antonym)

The act or process of trying to achieve equal rights and status.

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freeing (antonym)

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setting free (antonym)

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? (related)

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recovery (related)

Renewed growth after a slump (economy).

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entertain (related)

(Intransitive) To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.

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fascinate (related)

To capture and hold the interest and attention of.

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deprehend

To detect; to discover; to find out.

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release (antonym)

The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.

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liberalization (antonym)

(US) The process or act of making more liberal.

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let-go (antonym)

Used other than as an idiom: see let,‎ go.

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free (antonym)

Free means to release or let go.

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lose (antonym)

To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

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liberate (antonym)

(Chem.) To free from combination in a compound

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appropriate

To set aside for a specific use or certain person

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abduction

(Physiology) The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. [Mid 17^th century.]

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catching

The action of the verb catch.

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gaining control

the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

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enamour

UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada spelling of enamor.

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trance

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