Capture synonyms and antonyms

kăp'chər

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seizure
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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arrest
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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capturing
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confiscation
The act or process of confiscating.
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occupation
Invasion, conquest, and control of a nation or territory by foreign armed forces.
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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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apprehend
To become conscious of, as through the emotions or senses; perceive:
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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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obtaining
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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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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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achieve
To gain with effort or despite difficulty; reach:
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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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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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defeat (related)
To overcome in battle or contest.
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bag
To gain possession of something, or to make first claim on something.
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land
To put on shore from a ship or boat
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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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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 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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charm
To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence.
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setting free (antonym)
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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 17th century.]
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catching
The action of the verb catch.
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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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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
Tennyson
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becharm
(Archaic) To charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.
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enamor
To inspire with love; captivate:
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beguile
To deprive (someone) of or out of something by deceit; cheat
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bewitch
To astonish or amaze
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entrance
To delight and fill with wonder.
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enchant
To attract and delight, to charm.
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recreate (related)
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evoke (related)
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convey (related)
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captures (related)
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manipulate (related)
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visualize (related)
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visualise (related)
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conjure-up (related)
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recapture (related)
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re-create (related)
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securing
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acquirement
An attainment, such as a skill or social accomplishment.
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attract
The definition of attract is to draw in either by physical forces, emotions or senses.
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  • We will set up our plan to capture him.

  • It is only possible to capture prisoners if they agree to be captured, just as it is only possible to catch a swallow if it settles on one's hand.

  • That is true, but still why didn't you capture him?

  • What we don't know is how to capture it.

  • The big oak tree leaned over the pond with outstretched arms, as if ready to capture a catfish.

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