Impose
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Impose [im-pohz]

VERB

VERB

  • Force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.

  • Take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.

  • To set as something to be fulfilled or paid.

  • To set as if by authority.

  • To inflict as a penalty.

  • To arrange in proper order for printing.

  • To obtrude oneself onto others.

Example

"Heavy penalties were imposed on the company."

"He tried everything to get the imposed tax liability lessened."

Synonyms

Appoint, Charge, Demand, Require, Establish, Foist, Inflict, Institute, Levy, Order, Require, Burden, Command, Compel

Antonyms

Disorder, Overlook, Displace, Forget, Aid, Help, Prevent, Remove, Abate, Condone, Lessen, Forgive, Remit