capture synonyms

capture

n.

capturing, seizing, taking, seizure, acquisition, acquirement, obtaining, securing, gaining, winning, occupation, appropriation, ensnaring, abduction, laying hold of, grasping, catching, trapping, commandeering, apprehending, annexation, snatching, confiscation, arrest, taking into custody, taking into captivity, apprehension, fall, corralling, nabbing*, nailing*; see also arrest 1, recovery 3.

Antonyms liberation, freeing*, setting free.

capture

v.

  1. To take into custody

    seize, take, apprehend; see arrest 1, catch 1, 2, seize 2.

  2. To seize with armed force

    occupy, conquer, overwhelm; see defeat 2, seize 2.

  3. To seize figuratively

    captivate, attract, charm; see entertain 1, fascinate.

  4. To win

    gain, carry, achieve; see obtain 1, win 1. See syn. study at catch.

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