Cool MateMeaning of Confiscate
To take possession of someone's property, typically by an authority.
In simple words: To take something away from someone, usually by authority.
Confiscate in a sentence
- The authorities decided to confiscate the illegal goods found in the warehouse.
- Customs officers often confiscate items that violate import laws.
- The school can confiscate phones if they are used during class.
- The judge ordered the police to confiscate the assets of the criminal.
- If you don’t pay your fines, they may confiscate your vehicle.
How to use Confiscate
Typically used in legal or formal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
confiscate + object
Memory hint
Think of 'con' meaning together and 'fiscate' like fiscal - taking money or items for taxes.
Related words
Collocations with Confiscate
- confiscate property
- confiscate items
- confiscate evidence
- confiscate assets
- confiscate goods
Synonyms for Confiscate
- seize
- appropriate
- take
- impound
- reclaim
Common mistakes with Confiscate
- Confusing with 'confer' which means to give.
- Using 'confiscate' as a noun incorrectly.
- Omitting the subject in passive structure.
Confiscate appears in
Confiscate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مصادرة
أخذ شيء من شخص ما، عادة من قبل السلطة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাজেয়াপ্ত করা
কর্তৃপক্ষ সাধারণত কারো কাছ থেকে কিছু কেড়ে নেয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Beschlagnahmen
Jemandem etwas wegnehmen, meist von einer Behörde.
- SpanishEspañol
Confiscar
Quitarle algo a alguien, generalmente por parte de una autoridad.
- Persianفارسی
تصرف کردن
چیزی را از کسی گرفتن، معمولاً توسط مقام.
- FrenchFrançais
Confisquer
Prendre quelque chose à quelqu'un, souvent par une autorité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जब्त करना
किसी से कोई चीज़ छीन लेना, आमतौर पर अधिकार द्वारा।
- ItalianItaliano
Confiscare
Togliere qualcosa a qualcuno, di solito per ordine di un'autorità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Confiscar
Tirar algo de alguém, geralmente por uma autoridade.
- RussianРусский
Конфисковать
Забрать что-то у кого-то, обычно по приказу властей.
- Urduاردو
ضبط کرنا، ضبطی
کسی سے کوئی چیز چھین لینا، عام طور پر اختیار کے ذریعے۔
- Chinese中文
没收
To take something away from someone, usually by authority.
More words like Confiscate
- Seize
- Appropriate
- Take
- There will be no
Indicates the absence of something in the future.
- SeriesA2
a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
- RecordingA2
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Confiscate
What does Confiscate mean?
To take something away from someone, usually by authority.
What is the definition of Confiscate?
To take possession of someone's property, typically by an authority.
How do you use Confiscate in a sentence?
The authorities decided to confiscate the illegal goods found in the warehouse.
Can you give another example of Confiscate?
Customs officers often confiscate items that violate import laws.
What are synonyms for Confiscate?
Common alternatives include seize, appropriate, take, impound, reclaim.
What is the opposite of Confiscate?
Opposite meanings include return, restore.
What words go with Confiscate?
It commonly pairs with confiscate property, confiscate items, confiscate evidence, confiscate assets, confiscate goods.
What are common mistakes when using Confiscate?
Confusing with 'confer' which means to give. Using 'confiscate' as a noun incorrectly. Omitting the subject in passive structure.
How do you pronounce Confiscate?
US: //ˈkɑnfɪskeɪt//, UK: //ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Confiscate?
Typically used in legal or formal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations.