distrain

/dɪˈstɹeɪn/ · verb

Meaning

To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.
To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.
To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.
To pull off, tear apart.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

oppress(English)coerce(English)press down(English)withstrain(English)restrain(English)constrict(English)keep under(English)force(English)property(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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