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confiscate

/'kɑnfɪ,skeɪt/

Synonyms of confiscate Antonyms of confiscate Examples of confiscate Usage of confiscate Parts of confiscate Definition that contains confiscate Words sounding like confiscate Explanation of confiscate

verb
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
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"The police confiscated the stolen artwork"

Similar:

attach impound seize sequester

type of:
take
adjective
surrendered as a penalty
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Similar:

forfeit forfeited lost

Examples of confiscate

"The police confiscated the stolen artwork"