Expropriate and Impound

Expropriate

Expropriate verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.
Usage example: dissidents were shot, and their lands expropriated under his regime

Impound is a synonym for expropriate in seize topic. In some cases you can use "Impound" instead a verb "Expropriate".

Nearby Words: expropriation, expropriating

Impound

Impound verb - Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority.
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Synonyms for Impound

Expropriate is a synonym for impound in confiscate topic. You can use "Expropriate" instead a verb "Impound", if it concerns topics such as seize.
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