Capture synonyms
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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.
obtaining
The act of confiscating a person’s property by legal process; a forcible taking of property into custody by a court.
(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.
Invasion, conquest, and control of a nation or territory by foreign armed forces.
capturing
A binding of multiple turns of thread or light line around a rope end to keep it from unlaying.
The thing acquired or gained; a gain.
gaining
The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
A thing appropriated; esp., money set aside for a specific use
ensnaring
laying hold of
The act of one who grasps or covets.
trapping
Articles of dress or adornment, especially accessories.
commandeering
apprehending
An act by which something is apprehended.
snatching
Theft or larceny:
The act or process of confiscating.
taking into captivity
A marked, often sudden, decline in status, rank, or importance:
corralling
nabbing
nailing
A mechanical fastening by means of nails.
To put in legal possession of a particular thing; assign ownership to
To become conscious of, as through the emotions or senses; perceive:
To defeat completely and decisively:
(Archaic) To capture.
The definition of attract is to draw in either by physical forces, emotions or senses.
To cut out a gain in.
To win over, lead, or influence (a group)
To gain with effort or despite difficulty; reach:
liberation (antonym)
The act or process of trying to achieve equal rights and status.
freeing (antonym)
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.
obtain (related)
The definition of obtain is to get or acquire.
win (related)
To gain (a prize or award) in competition
To gain possession of something, or to make first claim on something.
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
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.
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.
letting-go (antonym)
catching, forceful holding
free (antonym)
Free means to release or let go.
liberate (antonym)
(Chem.) To free from combination in a compound
To get hold or possession of; obtain; acquire
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
To set aside for a specific use or certain person
An attainment, such as a skill or social accomplishment.
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