Can you give me examples of "confiscate"?

The customs officers confiscated the smuggled goods. The police confiscated the illegal weapons during the raid.

What are some alternatives to "confiscate"?

seize take possession of appropriate impound confiscate

Can you give me examples of "seize"?

The police seized the stolen vehicle from the suspect. The government seized the assets of the corrupt official.

What are some alternatives to "seize"?

confiscate take possession of appropriate impound seize

Which is correct:
"confiscate" or "seize"?

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confiscate

The term 'confiscate' is correct and commonly used in English to mean taking possession of something, especially as a penalty or legal right.

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You can use 'confiscate' when referring to the act of taking someone's property away, especially as a punishment or by authority. It implies a legal or official action.

Examples:

The customs officers confiscated the smuggled goods.
The police confiscated the illegal weapons during the raid.

Alternatives:

seize
take possession of
appropriate
impound
confiscate

seize

The term 'seize' is correct and commonly used in English to mean taking possession of something, especially as a penalty or legal right.

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You can use 'seize' when referring to the act of taking hold of something forcibly or legally. It can imply a sudden or forceful action.

Examples:

The police seized the stolen vehicle from the suspect.
The government seized the assets of the corrupt official.

Alternatives:

confiscate
take possession of
appropriate
impound
seize

Both 'confiscate' and 'seize' are correct terms that can be used interchangeably in many contexts. They both mean to take possession of something, especially as a penalty or legal right. The choice between them may depend on the specific context or personal preference.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

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Which is correct: "confiscate" or "seize"?

confiscate

seize

Which is correct:
"confiscate" or "seize"?