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Definition of Impound
1. Verb. Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority. "The police confiscated the stolen artwork"
Exact synonyms: Attach, Confiscate, Seize, Sequester
Generic synonyms: Take
Specialized synonyms: Condemn, Garnish, Garnishee, Distrain
Related verbs: Sequester
Derivative terms: Attachment, Confiscation, Impounding, Impoundment, Seizure, Sequestration
Generic synonyms: Take
Specialized synonyms: Condemn, Garnish, Garnishee, Distrain
Related verbs: Sequester
Derivative terms: Attachment, Confiscation, Impounding, Impoundment, Seizure, Sequestration
2. Verb. Place or shut up in a pound. "Pound the cows so they don't stray"
Exact synonyms: Pound
Generic synonyms: Confine, Hold, Restrain
Related verbs: Pound, Pound Up
Derivative terms: Pound
Generic synonyms: Confine, Hold, Restrain
Related verbs: Pound, Pound Up
Derivative terms: Pound
Definition of Impound
1. v. t. To shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound; hence, to hold in the custody of a court; as, to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping.
Definition of Impound
1. to seize and retain in legal custody [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impound
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