Words Like DISTRAIN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DISTRAIN.

10 Alternative Words Similar to distrain

1 Attach Verb      Synonym Words Like Attach
2 Impose Verb      Synonym Words Like Impose
3 Reclaim Verb      Synonym Words Like Reclaim
4 Seize Verb      Synonym Words Like Seize
5 Sequester Verb      Synonym Words Like Sequester
6 Distrained Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Distrained
7 Distraining Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Distraining
8 Bind Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Bind
9 Tear Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Tear
10 Coerce Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Coerce

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.
2 To rend; to tear.
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.
5 To levy a distress.
6 legally take something in place of a debt payment
7 levy a distress on
8 confiscate by distress
9 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.
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