Synonyms of confiscating

confiscating

verb

present participle of confiscate

as in attaching

to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority

anything that might be used as a weapon will be confiscated by the security guards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attaching
• seizing
• expropriating
• sequestering
• usurping
• appropriating
• preempting
• arrogating
• commandeering
• garnisheeing
• taking over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delivering
• rendering
• yielding
• releasing
• surrendering
• giving up
• relinquishing
• turning over
• forfeiting
• ceding
• handing over