Entry Word: confiscate

Function: verb

Meaning: to take ownership or control of (something) by right of oneʼs authority <anything that might be used as a weapon will be confiscated by the security guards>

Synonyms expropriate, sequester

Related Words appropriate, arrogate, preempt, usurp; commandeer, seize, take over

Near Antonyms release, relinquish, surrender, yield