seize

Take possession of by force, as after an invasion.

“the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants”

“The army seized the town”

Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority.

“The FBI seized the drugs”

Take hold of; grab.

“The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter”

“The mother seized her child by the arm”

Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession.

“She seized control of the throne after her husband died”

Affect.

“Fear seized the prisoners”

“The patient was seized with unbearable pains”

Capture the attention or imagination of.

“The movie seized my imagination”

Hook by a pull on the line.

Take or capture by force.

“The terrorists seized the politicians”

“The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages”