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Confiscate (Verb)

Meaning

Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

  • Attach
  • Sequester
  • Impound
  • Seize

Hypernyms

  • Take

Hyponyms

  • Garnishee
  • Distrain
  • Garnish
  • Condemn

Related Words

  • Confiscation (noun)
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