English Synonym Finder

impose

Definitions

To force something to be accepted or put in place, such as a tax, rule, or penalty.

To take unfair advantage of someone by expecting them to do something for you.

To intrude or thrust oneself upon others in an unwelcome way.

Examples

The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.

I don't want to impose on your hospitality, so I will leave early.

The school board plans to impose stricter rules regarding student attendance.

Synonyms

inflict force enforce prescribe dictate foist intrude

Antonyms

remove abolish rescind revoke withdraw relinquish yield