Words Like DISTRAIN
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DISTRAIN.
10 Alternative Words Similar to distrain
2 examples of distrain
1
to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement
2
to distrain a person by his goods and chattels
10 definitions of distrain
1
To press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to constrain or compel; to bind; to distress, torment, or afflict.
3
To seize, as a pledge or indemnification; to take possession of as security for nonpayment of rent, the reparation of an injury done, etc.; to take by distress.
4
To subject to distress; to coerce.
6
legally take something in place of a debt payment
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To seize and hold (property) to compel payment or reparation, as of debts.
10
To seize the property of (a person) in order to compel payment of debts; distress.