Distrain(verb)
To seize someone’s property legally to obtain payment of a debt.
Hindi meaning:ऋण की वसूली के लिए संपत्ति जब्त करना
Synonyms: Seize, Confiscate, Impound, Repossess
Antonyms: Release, Return, Restore, Surrender
Example: The landlord threatened to distrain the tenant’s goods for unpaid rent.
Trick to remember: Debt ka strain badhne par authority property distrain kar sakti hai.
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