usucapt

/juːsʊˈkæpt/

Definitions

1. verb

To seize or capture someone or something by surprise, often in a violent or forceful manner.

“The police were able to usucapt the suspect without any major incident.”

2. noun

An act of seizing or capturing someone or something by surprise.

“The usucapt of the city’s main square was a bold move by the rebels.”

Synonyms

  • capture
  • seize
  • surprise

Antonyms

  • liberate
  • release