Malay Meaning of distrain

merampas

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Definitions and Meaning of distrain in English

Wordnet

distrain (v)

levy a distress on

confiscate by distress

legally take something in place of a debt payment

Webster

distrain (v. t.)

To press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to constrain or compel; to bind; to distress, torment, or afflict.

To rend; to tear.

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; as, to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement.

To subject to distress; to coerce; as, to distrain a person by his goods and chattels.

Webster

distrain (v. i.)

To levy a distress.

FAQs About the word distrain

merampas

levy a distress on, confiscate by distress, legally take something in place of a debt paymentTo press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to c

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distractive => mengganggu, distractious => kacau, distraction => gangguan, distracting => Mengganggu, distractile => mudah terganggu,