What is another word for garnishments?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːnɪʃmənts] (IPA) 
Garnishments are legal orders that allow creditors to retrieve funds or assets from an individual who owes a debt. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe garnishments, including attachments, liens, levies, and seizures. Attachments refer to a court order that permits creditors to seize property or bank accounts. Liens denote the legal claim that a creditor has on a person's property as collateral towards unpaid debt. Levies are legal orders that allow the creditor to seize wages, bank accounts, or other assets. Lastly, seizures refer to the action of taking away property or assets from the debtor as part of the garnishment process.
