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Confiscate vs Sequestrate - What's the difference?

confiscate | sequestrate |

As verbs the difference between confiscate and sequestrate

is that confiscate is to use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder while sequestrate is to sequester.

As adjectives the difference between confiscate and sequestrate

is that confiscate is (obsolete) confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit while sequestrate is (mycology) having enclosed underground or partially buried fruiting bodies, like a truffle.

confiscate

English

Verb

(confiscat)
  • To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
  • In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions.

    Synonyms

    * (take possession of)

    See also

    * confiscation

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit
  • * Shakespeare
  • Lest that your goods too soon be confiscate .
  • * Shakespeare
  • Thy lands and goods / Are, by the laws of Venice, confiscate / Unto the state of Venice.
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    sequestrate

    English

    Verb

    (sequestrat)
  • To sequester.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • (mycology) Having enclosed underground or partially buried fruiting bodies, like a truffle.
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