The term "was seized" refers to the act of taking possession of something forcefully or abruptly. The opposite of this would be to release, relinquish, or surrender something willingly. Other antonyms for "seized" include words such as freed, let go, released, liberated, or dispossessed. These antonyms suggest a sense of freedom, release or absence of control. In contrast, "seize" implies an act of force, control, or dominance. Understanding the antonyms for "was seized" can help us better comprehend the nuances of language and the paired concepts of power and subservience.

What are the antonyms for Was seized?

• v.

  • take
  • abstain
  ,
  • add
  ,
  • avoid
  ,
  • be honest
  ,
  • be immune
  ,
  • disallow
  ,
  • discontinue
  ,
  • disenchant
  ,
  • dodge
  ,
  • fail
  ,
  • give
  ,
  • hold
  ,
  • keep
  ,
  • lose
  ,
  • maintain
  ,
  • misconceive
  ,
  • misunderstand
  ,
  • offer
  ,
  • receive
  ,
  • refuse
  ,
  • reject
  ,
  • repulse
  ,
  • stop
  .

• Other relevant words:

• let go of
,
• liberate
,
• overlook
,
• release
,
• relinquish
.

Famous quotes with Was seized

• In the order I was in, each brother takes five vows, one of which is teaching the poor gratuitously. As a young person I was seized by this idea of social justice and I wanted very much to follow my vow of teaching the poor gratuitously.

  Godfrey Reggio
• [The Taoist priest] said to Chia Jui, "This mirror was made by the Goddess of Disillusionment and is designed to cure diseases resulting from impure thoughts and self-destructive habits. It is intended for youths such as you. But do not look into the right side. Use only the reverse side of the mirror. I shall be back for it in three days and congratulate you on your recovery." He went away, refusing to accept any money. Chia Jui took the mirror and looked into the reverse side as the Taoist had directed. He threw it down in horror, for he saw a gruesome skeleton staring at him through its hollow eyes. He cursed the Taoist for playing such a crude joke upon him. Then he thought he would see what was on the right side. When he did so, he saw Phoenix standing there and beckoning to him. Chia Jui felt himself wafted into a mirror world, wherein he fulfilled his desire. He woke up from his trance and found the mirror lying wrong side up, revealing the horrible skeleton. He felt exhausted from the experience that the more deceptive side of the mirror gave him, but it was so delicious that he could not resist the temptation of looking into the right side again. Again he saw Phoenix beckoning to him and again he yielded to the temptation. This happened three or four times. When he was about to leave the mirror on his last visit, he was seized by two men and put in chains. "Just a moment, officers," Chia Jui pleaded. "Let me take my mirror with me." These were his last words.

  Wang Chi-chen

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