distrain synonyms

Here's a list of possible synonyms and antonyms for the term distrain:

Princeton's WordNet

  1. distrain(verb)

    levy a distress on

  2. distrain(verb)

    confiscate by distress

  3. distrain(verb)

    legally take something in place of a debt payment

Wiktionary

  1. distrain(verb)

    Synonyms:
    distress

  2. distrain(verb)

    To squeeze, press; to constrain, oppress.

    Synonyms:
    distress

  3. distrain(verb)

    To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.

    Synonyms:
    distress

  4. distrain(verb)

    To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.

    Synonyms:
    distress

  5. distrain(verb)

    To pull off, tear apart.

    Synonyms:
    distress

Dictionary of English Synonymes

  1. distrain(v. a.)

    Synonyms:
    (Law.) seize (for debt), take, attach, distress


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