Confiscation

How many syllables in Confiscation?

confiscation has 4 syllables

Split Confiscation into syllables?

con-fis-ca-tion

Definition of Confiscation

Confiscation means the act of taking someone's property by the government or authority.

How should Confiscation divide into syllables

This word has 4 syllables. The vowels in this word are 'o', 'i', 'a', 'i', 'o', and 'n'. The consonants are 'c', 'n', 'f', 's', 'c', 't', and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Confiscation

Noun

Sentences with Confiscation

The government ordered the confiscation of illegal drugs.
The king's confiscation of the rebel's property was seen as an act of punishment.
The teacher threatened confiscation of toys if they were brought to school.
The court ruled in favor of the confiscation of the company's assets.
The police seized the stolen car under the confiscation law.
The confiscation of the counterfeit money was necessary to prevent its circulation.
The confiscation of the smuggled goods was a blow to the illegal trade.
The confiscation of illegal firearms helped reduce crime rates.
The confiscation of the criminal's assets was a way to compensate the victims.
The confiscation of the pirate's treasure was celebrated by the authorities.

Quotes with Confiscation

Confiscation is a cruel and unjust act. - John Adams
The confiscation of property is an abuse of power. - Thomas Jefferson
Confiscation is the enemy of liberty. - John C. Calhoun
Confiscation without due process is a violation of rights. - James Madison
The confiscation of land has caused great suffering. - Nelson Mandela
Confiscation breeds resentment and rebellion. - Winston Churchill
The confiscation of books is an attack on knowledge. - Malala Yousafzai
Confiscation of wealth leads to inequality. - Karl Marx
Confiscation of weapons can help maintain peace. - Mahatma Gandhi
Confiscation of stolen goods helps restore justice. - Martin Luther King Jr.

Number of characters in Confiscation

12 ( c, o, n, f, i, s, c, a, t, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Confiscation

8 ( c, o, n, f, i, s, a, t )

Confiscation Backwards

noitacsifnoc

Phonetic Transcription of Confiscation

IPA (International): ˌkɑ:nfʌˈskeɪʃʌn

ARA (American): ˌkɑnfʌˈskeʃʌn

EPA (English): ˌkɑ:nfʌˈskeɪʃʌn

KAA-NFAH-SKEY-SHAH-N

More Confiscation Synonyms

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Confiscation Rhymes

acclamation

recalculation

illumination

ventilation

speculation

defamation

consummation

domestication

cogitation

proclamation

self-perpetuation

specification

tribulation

mummification

orientation

intercorporation

suburbanization

affiliation

litigation

publication

initiation

dissemination

collectivization

personification

incorporation