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impound

The word “impound” has 2 syllables: im-pound

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpaʊnd/

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In the thesaurus, “impound” has 43 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impound along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impound

Antonyms for impound

Meanings of impound

  • noun
    1. A place in which things are impounded.
    2. A state of being impounded.
    3. That which has been impounded.
    4. Amounts collected from a debtor and held by one with a security interest in property for payment of property taxes and insurance.
  • verb
    1. To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.
    2. To hold back (for example water by a dam).
    3. To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.
    4. To collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest.

Example Sentences

  • The police decided to impound the vehicle after finding no registration.
  • Authorities may impound your car if you have too many unpaid tickets.
  • The customs agents had to impound the illegal goods at the border.
  • If the dog is found roaming again, the shelter will impound it.
  • The court ordered officials to impound the suspect’s financial records.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impound, such as: abandon, apprehend, arrest, bar, bind, bust, cage.

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