to confiscate
Third Person
confiscates
Present Participle
confiscating
Past Tense
confiscated
Past Participle
confiscated
1
to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment
transitive
- The customs officer may confiscate prohibited items at the border.
- Authorities can confiscate assets acquired through illegal activities as part of legal penalties.
- If students violate school rules, teachers may confiscate unauthorized items.
- Law enforcement successfully confiscated vehicles used in the commission of crimes.
- By the end of the day, the teacher will have hopefully confiscated any unauthorized items.