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lien Synonyms

Another word for lien

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• noun (Context 1)

A legal right or claim to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

Usage Example

"The contractor placed a mechanic's encumbrance on the house after the homeowner failed to pay for the roof repairs."

Strong
encumbrance
charge
claim
hold
Weak
mortgage

Opposites of lien

The opposite of lien shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

release
discharge
See all opposites of lien

• Nearby Words

lido
lie
liege
lien
lienholder
lieu
lieutenant

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lien. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lien
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