Distraining

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪˈstɹeɪnˈɪŋ/

Distraining (verb)

  1. To take away someone's training or skills, often in a formal or official way.

Examples

  • They are distraining the animals to prepare them for a new environment.
  • Distraining means taking away someone's training.

Common collocations: distrain an animal, distrain a skill

Synonyms of Distraining

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Distraining

  • To free property from legal claim.
  • To give back property to its owner.