Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Distraint

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The legal right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant in the event of nonpayment of rent. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim wordnet

Etymology

From distrain, on the model of such pairs as constrain, constraint and restrain, restraint.

See also for "distraint"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: distraint