confiscate

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu beschlagnahmen oder wegzunehmen, meist als Strafe oder aufgrund einer behördlichen Anordnung.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking someone's property or possessions, typically as a penalty or by legal authority.

1. Seize by authorityB2formal

   To take or seize someone's property with authority, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.

   Konfiszieren

   • The police confiscated the illegal drugs during the raid.
   • Customs officers confiscated the smuggled goods at the border.
   • The teacher confiscated the student's phone for using it in class.

   Synonymeappropriatecommandeerexpropriateforfeitimpoundseizesequestertake

   Antonymeawardgivegrantrestorereturn