To forcibly take something that belongs to someone else, often employing power or authority to seize control or possession, such as property, rights, or freedom.

To captivate or draw someone's attention intensely, making it difficult for them to focus on anything else, often due to a compelling quality or beauty of the object or experience.

To gain a decisive advantage in competition by scoring points or winning titles, thereby overcoming an opponent or rival through skill or strategy.

To remove or eliminate certain qualities or components from something, leaving it lacking in those aspects, such as heat or moisture.