confiscate

Letters that make confiscate

s, a, o, e, f, n, c, t, i are letters that make 'confiscate'

Words within confiscate

te, SC, Sc, fisc, at, scat, on, con, cat, CAT, CA, CO, Ate, At, Ca, Co, Te are words within 'confiscate'


2 possible definitions for 'confiscate'

Confiscate as "take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority"

Under this definition, confiscate is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sequester, attach, impound, seize have the same meaning as 'confiscate'

confiscate as a type

'confiscate' can be a type of take.

Types of confiscate

condemn, garnishee, garnish, distrain are types of 'confiscate'.

Derivatives of confiscate

attachment, seizure, confiscation, arrogation, impoundment, impounding, internment, poundage, sequestration, requisition are derivatives of 'confiscate'.

Verb groups of confiscate

sequester is a verb group of confiscate.

Example of confiscate used within this context

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


Confiscate as "surrendered as a penalty"

Under this definition, confiscate is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

forfeit, forfeited have the same meaning as 'confiscate'

Similar to confiscate

lost is similar to confiscate.



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