CONFISCATE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

confiscate

verb

ˈkän-fə-ˌskāt

as in to seize

to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority anything that might be used as a weapon will be confiscated by the security guards

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Recent Examples of confiscate Desert Diamond Arena may confiscate items that could cause danger or disruption or are in breach of building policies. —

Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024 So far this year, over 91,000 pounds of drugs have been confiscated by officials in the Dominical Republic, marking a new high for the nation, according to the release. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024 Italian police confiscated at least 20 of the works from the boss of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in 2016. —

George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024 Without the ability to confiscate wildlife, authorities cannot protect and preserve chimpanzees. —

Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for confiscate