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confiscate

adjective verb

surrendered as a penalty

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
ONFISCAT
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. surrendered as a penalty

verb

  1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

    “The FBI seized the drugs”

In context

Example Sentences

The FBI seized the drugs
The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment
The police confiscated the stolen artwork

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