English Synonym Finder

foist

Definitions

To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing upon someone.

To pass off something false or fraudulent as genuine.

Examples

The salesman tried to foist an inferior product on me by claiming it was the latest model.

She refused to let her colleagues foist their extra work onto her during the busy season.

Synonyms

impose palm off thrust force unload pass off inflict

Antonyms

withhold keep retain offer present relinquish abstain