impounds
The word “impounds” has 2 syllables: im-pounds
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpaʊndz/
What is synonym and antonym for impounds?
In the thesaurus, “impounds” has 36 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impounds along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impounds
- apprehends
- arrests
- bars
- binds
- busts
- captures
- catches
- commits
- confines
- constrains
- detains
- enchains
- fetters
- gates
- handcuffs
- holds
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- incarcerates
- interns
- jails
- jugs
- keeps
- limits
- manacles
- nabs
- picks up
- pinches
- restrains
- restricts
- seizes
- shackles
- shanghais
- shuts
- trammels
Antonyms for impounds
- discharges
- emancipates
- enfranchises
- frees
- liberates
- manumits
- releases
- unbinds
- uncages
- unchains
- unfetters
Meanings of impounds
- 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 city regularly impounds cars that block fire hydrants.
- The government impounds goods suspected of being smuggled.
- Animal control impounds stray pets until they are claimed or adopted.
- The court impounds assets involved in fraud investigations.
- The reservoir impounds water from the surrounding mountains.
On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impounds, such as: apprehends, arrests, bars, binds, busts, captures, catches.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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