Synonyms for distraint
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The legal right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant in the event of nonpayment of rent.
Forms
- Plural
- distraints → distresses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| distraint | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- naam
- 8 letters
- distress2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (distress2 = 2 syllables).