confiscate KON-fih-skayt verb WS #9

to seize or take possession of something as if by authority; to take away someone's possessions as a penalty or punishment

1. The government confiscated property from citizens who failed to pay their taxes.
2. The teacher confiscated the student's cell phone during class.
3. The customs officials confiscated the illegal items at the border.
4. Police confiscated weapons and drugs during the raid.
5. His passport was confiscated to prevent him from leaving the country.