[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp :to seize a weapon.Synonyms: grab , clutch", "to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely:to seize an idea.", "to take possession of by force or at will:to seize enemy ships.", "to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold:Panic seized the crowd.", "to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate :to seize smuggled goods.", "Also .Law.to put (someone) in seizin or legal possession of property (usually used in passive constructions):She was seized of vast estates.", "to capture; take into custody.Synonyms: apprehend , arrest Antonyms: release", "to take advantage of promptly:to seize an opportunity.", "Nautical.to bind or fasten together with a seizing ."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually followed byonorupon):to seize on a rope.", "to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually followed byonorupon):He must seize on a solution, however risky.", "to have moving parts bind and stop moving as a result of excessive pressure, temperature, or friction (usually followed byup):The engine seized up from cold.", "to have a seizure, as of epilepsy:He seized for about five minutes and then lost consciousness.", "(of melted chocolate) to become grainy and clumpy from overheating or from contact with a small amount of moisture (often followed byup):If the butter is too cold, the frosting will seize."]}]