One entry found for confiscate.

Entry Word: confiscate
Function: verb
Text: 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 expropriate, sequester
Related Words appropriate, arrogate, preempt, usurp; commandeer, seize, take over
Near Antonyms release, relinquish, surrender, yield