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CONFISCATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Confiscate.

How to pronounce confiscate:

US

Confiscate - as an adjective satellite

Surrendered as a penalty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeitforfeited

Confiscate - as a verb

Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Example: "The fbi seized the drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachimpoundseizesequester
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Confiscate - as an adjective

Confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit.

Example Sentences

"The police confiscated the drugs during the raid."
"The security guard confiscated the knife at the entrance of the museum."
"The teacher confiscated the student's cellphone for using it in class."
"Customs officers confiscated the smuggled goods at the airport."
"The government has the authority to confiscate private property for public use."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFISCATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confiscate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFISCATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CONFISCATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confiscate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFISCATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CONFISCATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confiscate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFISCATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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