confiscate
verb/ˈkɑnfɪskeɪt/
Frequency rank: #13,889 most common English word
Meaning
To officially take away someone's property, often as a punishment or by authority.
Example sentence
The teacher decided to confiscate the student's phone because it was a distraction in class.
Synonyms & related words
- seize
- take
- impound
- appropriate
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