SEIZING
/ˈsizɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SEIZING
To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
"to seize a ship after libeling"
The act of grabbing or taking possession.
(chiefly in the plural) Something seized.
"The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X."
A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
That seizes the attention; impressive.
Synonyms of SEIZING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SEIZING in a Sentence
- "to seize a ship after libeling"
- "The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X."
Word Details
Is SEIZING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEIZING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SEIZING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for SEIZING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | i | z | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEIZING
55 words from the letters in SEIZING
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How to Use SEIZING in Word Games
SEIZING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SEIZING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SEIZING to find 55 additional valid words.