distrain vs impose
impose vs distraindistrain and impose both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| distrain | No | No | Yes | No |
| impose | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
impose is a hypernym of
distrain; that is, impose is a
word with a broader meaning than distrain:
- distrain: levy a distress on
- impose: impose and collect
Other hypernyms of distrain include
levy.
| distrain (verb) | impose (verb) |
|---|---|
| confiscate by distress | impose something unpleasant |
| levy a distress on | impose and collect |
| legally take something in place of a debt payment | compel to behave in a certain way |
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