confiscate

Definitions

To take or seize someone's property with authority.

To appropriate something for the public treasury as a penalty.

Examples

The teacher had to confiscate the student's phone because it was disrupting the class.

Customs officials will confiscate any prohibited items found in your luggage.

Synonyms

seize impound appropriate expropriate sequester commandeer forfeit

Antonyms

return restore release give back surrender relinquish hand over