Seize Control is a term that refers to the act of taking control of something, usually by force or without permission. The two crossword solutions for this term are USURP (5 letters) and TAKEOVER (8 letters). USURP means to take control of something without permission or legal right, while TAKEOVER means to take control of something, usually through legal means. Both words refer to the same concept of taking control of something, but the methods used to do so differ.