seizure

/ˈsiːʒər/

nounsei · zure

Remember: **SEI** like “**see**” + **ZURE** like “plea**sure**” — **see + zhure** = **seizure**.

Yes, it's seizure. The tricky part is the middle sound **/ʒ/** (like in *mea**sure***): spell it with **-zur-** in **seizure**.

Definitions

  1. nouna sudden attack of uncontrolled movement, sensation, or loss of awareness caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain
  2. nounthe act of taking control of something suddenly or by force; the act of seizing

Examples

  • “The doctor explained what to do if someone has a seizure.”
  • “The police reported the seizure of illegal drugs at the border.”
  • “She felt an odd sensation right before the seizure began.”

Synonyms

fitconvulsionattackconfiscationcapture

Antonyms

releasereturn

Translations

ES convulsión; crisis epiléptica; incautaciónPT convulsão; crise epiléptica; apreensãoFR crise (d’épilepsie); convulsion; saisie

Common misspellings

sezureseizurseizureeseisureseizurehseizuerseizureseïzure

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