Synonyms of confiscated

confiscated

verb

past tense of confiscate

as in seized

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seized
• attached
• expropriated
• sequestered
• usurped
• appropriated
• preempted
• garnisheed
• commandeered
• arrogated
• took over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rendered
• delivered
• released
• forfeited
• surrendered
• yielded
• turned over
• gave up
• relinquished
• ceded
• handed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confiscated

The filing said a Secret Service agent had confiscated the journalists’ credentials. — Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Politico reported that one of its correspondents was turned away and his press credentials were confiscated. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Despite the judge’s order, the Secret Service on Thursday morning refused to admit a Politico reporter to the White House and confiscated the reporter’s press pass, the news outlet reported. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Some journalists also had their White House credentials and press badges confiscated. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

The following day, all three outlets reported that their journalists had been denied access to the White House grounds, with MS NOW and Politico claiming press passes had been confiscated. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Soon after, Politico said its White House reporter Cheyenne Haslett was also denied entry and had her badge confiscated. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

The New York Times reports that journalists from these outlets had their badges confiscated. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Politico said its White House reporter Cheyenne Haslett was also denied entry to the White House and had her badge confiscated. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026