Difference between Seize and Impound

What is the difference between Seize and Impound?

Seize as a verb is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while Impound as a verb is to shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound;

Seize

Part of speech: verb

Definition: 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 have a sudden and powerful effect upon to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line to fasten, fix to lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ or ) to have a seizure to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up

Example sentence: Damnation seize my soul if I give your quarters, or take any from you.

Impound

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound;To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate; as, to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping.

We hope you now know whether to use Seize or Impound in your sentence.

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