Synonyms of confiscate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seize
• attach
• expropriate
• sequester
• usurp
• preempt
• appropriate
• arrogate
• garnishee
• take over
• commandeer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• render
• yield
• deliver
• relinquish
• forfeit
• surrender
• release
• give up
• turn over
• cede
• hand over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confiscate

His wife also claimed that Venezuelan authorities confiscated family property and repeatedly called demanding money in exchange for sparing his life. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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