DISTRAIN

/dɪˈstɹeɪn/
9
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10
WWF
D(2) I(1) S(1) T(1) R(1) A(1) I(1) N(1)
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Definition

/dɪˈstɹeɪn/
verb
  1. To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.
  2. To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.
    “to distrain a person by his goods and chattels”
  3. To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.

Source: Wiktionary

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