confiscate
1 of 2verb/ˈkɑnfɪskeɪt/
Forms:confiscates,confiscating,confiscated,confiscated
1
to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment
C2transitive- 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.