Overview of verb confiscate

The verb confiscate has 1 sense

• impound, attach, sequester, confiscate, seize -- (take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork")

Overview of adj confiscate

The adj confiscate has 1 sense

• confiscate, forfeit, forfeited -- (surrendered as a penalty)