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seize one's assets
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to legally take possession of someone's property or assets, typically due to a court order or legal judgment.

Meanings

to legally take possession of someone's property or assets, typically due to a court order or legal judgment.

The government decided to seize the company's assets due to unpaid taxes.

Synonyms

confiscateimpoundrepossess

Antonyms

releasereturnrestore

to take control of someone's financial resources, often used metaphorically to indicate gaining power over someone's wealth.

The hostile takeover allowed the corporation to seize the competitor's assets.

Synonyms

take overacquiregain control of

Antonyms

lose control ofsurrenderyield

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58