confiscate
verb (used with object)
to seize as forfeited to the public domain; appropriate, by way of penalty, for public use.
have confiscated
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present perfectof confiscate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"The police have confiscated the vehicle, which is fine, we don't mind that. But at least help us find my brother."
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
In recent years, they have confiscated shipments of prohibited chemicals, plants and animal products, weapons parts and counterfeit coins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
Officials have confiscated electronic devices, documents, and over 8,000 carats of suspected synthetic gem stones apparently meant for export to India.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
The legal challenge, which Cano shared on his X account, said authorities have confiscated personal property and supplies en route to Acapulco, which was hit by widespread looting after the hurricane tore through last Wednesday.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2023
“We don’t reckon Filch ever found out how to work it. He probably suspected what it was, though, or he wouldn’t have confiscated it.”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
