verb🔗ShareTo squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress."The heavy workload was distraining his creativity, making it difficult to come up with fresh ideas. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo force (someone) to do something by seizing their property."to distrain a person by his goods and chattels"propertylawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt."Because John failed to pay his rent for three months, the landlord is distraining his furniture to cover the debt. "propertyfinancelawbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pull off, tear apart."The strong winds distained the old sailcloth from the boat's mast. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act or process by which something is distrained."The landlord's distraining of the tenant's belongings was a direct result of unpaid rent. "propertylawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
