impounded
The word “impounded” has 3 syllables: im-pound-ed
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpaʊn.dɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for impounded?
In the thesaurus, “impounded” has 39 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impounded along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impounded
- apprehended
- arrested
- barred
- bound
- bust
- busted
- captured
- caught
- committed
- confined
- confiscated
- constrained
- detained
- enchained
- fettered
- gated
- handcuffed
- held
- immured
- impressed
- imprisoned
- incarcerated
- interned
- jailed
- jugged
- kept
- limited
- manacled
- nabbed
- picked up
- pinched
- restrained
- restricted
- seized
- shackled
- shanghaied
- shut
- trammeled
- trammelled
Antonyms for impounded
- discharged
- emancipated
- enfranchised
- freed
- liberated
- manumitted
- released
- unbound
- uncaged
- unchained
- unfettered
Meanings of impounded
- verb
- To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.
- To hold back (for example water by a dam).
- To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.
- 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 impounded his car after the accident for further investigation.
- Customs officials impounded the shipment due to missing documents.
- The shelter impounded several stray dogs found wandering downtown.
- Authorities impounded the suspect’s phone as part of the investigation.
- Her vehicle was impounded for violating parking regulations.
On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impounded, such as: apprehended, arrested, barred, bound, bust, busted, captured.
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