Meaning & use
confiscate
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to officially take possession of something, especially as a penalty or in enforcement of a rule or law.
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Airport security confiscated the oversized bottle of shampoo.
The teacher confiscated the phone until the end of class.
A note on using this word
Confiscate implies an official or authoritative action, unlike simply 'take,' which is more neutral.
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