What is another word for prises?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA)

The word "prises" is a noun that refers to a forceful or strategic move to gain control or possession of something. Some synonyms for the word include "seizes," "grabs," "takes," "captivates," "captures," "conquers," and "occupies." These words all convey a sense of taking something by force or effort. However, there are also some more subtle synonyms such as "acquires," "attains," and "procures," which suggest a less forceful or aggressive approach to gaining something. Other synonyms include "snatches," "confiscates," "usurps," and "annexes," which all imply some kind of theft or taking by force or artifice.

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What are the hypernyms for Prises?

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Usage examples for Prises

He stoops and prises up the heavy square of wood.
"In the Brooding Wild"
Ridgwell Cullum
Send me prises on rings of large sises.
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach
Hollis spoke to me as a secret, and matter of confidence in me, and friendship to Sir W. Pen, who is now out of town, that it were well he were made acquainted that he finds in the House of Commons, which met this day, several motions made for the calling strictly again upon the Miscarriages, and particularly in the business of the prises, and the not prosecuting of the first victory, only to give an affront to Sir W. Pen, whose going to sea this year do give them matter of great dislike.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke

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