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enforcing

The word “enforcing” has 3 syllables: en-forc-ing

It's pronounced as /ɛnˈfɔrsɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “enforcing” has 42 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for enforcing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for enforcing

Antonyms for enforcing

Meanings of enforcing

  • verb
    1. To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.
    2. To give strength or force to; to affirm, to emphasize.
    3. To strengthen (a castle, town etc.) with extra troops, fortifications etc.
    4. To intensify, make stronger, add force to.
    5. To exert oneself, to try hard.
    6. To compel, oblige (someone or something); to force.
    7. To make or gain by force; to force.
    8. To put in motion or action by violence; to drive.
    9. To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy.
    10. To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon.
    11. To prove; to evince.

Example Sentences

  • The police are enforcing the new traffic regulations.
  • The teacher is enforcing stricter classroom rules this semester.
  • The company focuses on enforcing workplace safety standards.
  • Security guards were enforcing the event guidelines at the entrance.
  • The government is committed to enforcing environmental laws.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to enforcing, such as: abandon, administering, administration, application, applying, bringing about, carrying-out.

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