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

In a case about Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago, Kagan was the only justice to rule against the property owners. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Smashed and confiscated Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have ordered government employees, judges, police and members of the military to stop using smartphones under a directive that took effect June 16. — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026

So far, officials have already confiscated dozens of ATVs and dirt bikes, Arulampalam said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

With the charges dismissed, Patel will no longer face prosecution and is expected to receive his passport back shortly after it was confiscated by authorities. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Drone operators who violate the temporary flight restrictions could face fines of up to $100,000, have their equipment confiscated, and potentially face criminal charges, the FBI said. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 June 2026

In Dallas, the FBI recently announced agents confiscated four drones that allegedly violated Temporary Flight Restrictions over AT&T Stadium and the city's FIFA Fan Festival. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

The majority found that the cruise lines were trafficking in property confiscated from the American owner of a docks company decades earlier. — Manuel A. Gómez, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a similar defeat for Cuba, ruling that cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian and MSC can be held liable for using a port confiscated by the Cuban government. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 June 2026