Synonyms & related words for impound

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impound — including confiscate, sequester, detain, commandeer, sequestrate, expropriate. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impound

Explore words related to impound — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include impoundable, impoundage, seize, impoundment, distraining, confiscable, confiscator, distrainment. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impound

Common synonyms for impound include confiscate, sequester, detain, commandeer, sequestrate, expropriate, attach, pound — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impound come from?

The word impound breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root -pound, from Old English pund (“enclosure”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.