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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.

Examples

  • The government will confiscate the passports of any citizen who is suspected of being involved in the tax evasion scheme.
  • The customs officials decided to confiscate the large quantity of bootlegged goods found hidden in the cargo ship.
  • If you are found to be carrying more than the allowed amount of gold, authorities will confiscate the excess amount.
  • The authorities threatened to confiscate the business assets of the company if the terms of the contract were not met.
  • The referee confiscated the player's team jersey after he pulled it off in celebration.

Synonyms

  • Attach
  • Sequester
  • Impound
  • Seize

Hypernyms

  • Take

Hyponyms

  • Garnishee
  • Distrain
  • Garnish
  • Condemn

Related Words

  • Confiscation (noun)
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