impose
The word “impose” has 2 syllables: im-pose
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpoʊz/
What is synonym and antonym for impose?
In the thesaurus, “impose” has 70 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impose along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impose
- appoint
- assess
- bleed
- burden
- charge
- coerce
- command
- compel
- constrain
- decree
- demand
- dock
- encroach
- enforce
- enjoin
- establish
- exact
- excise
- extort
- fine
- fix
- fleece
- foist
- force
- force upon
- gouge
- horn in
- inflict
- infringe
- institute
- introduce
- intrude
- lade
- lay
- lay down
- lay down the law
- levy
- milk
- move in on
- mulct
- oblige
- obtrude
- ordain
- order
- penalize
- place
- prescribe
- presume
- promulgate
- put
- put foot down
- read riot act
- reapply
- reimpose
- relay
- require
- saddle
- set
- shake down
- skin
- squeeze
- take advantage
- tax
- trespass
- visit
- wish
- wreak
- wreck
- wrest
- wring
Antonyms for impose
- abate
- aid
- condone
- diminish
- disorder
- displace
- disregard
- excuse
- forget
- forgive
- help
- ignore
- lessen
- neglect
- overlook
- pardon
- prevent
- release
- remit
- remove
Meanings of impose
- verb
- To establish or apply by authority.
- To be an inconvenience (on or upon).
- To enforce: compel to behave in a certain way.
- To practice a trick or deception (on or upon).
- To lay on, as the hands, in the religious rites of confirmation and ordination.
- To arrange in proper order on a table of stone or metal and lock up in a chase for printing; said of columns or pages of type, forms, etc.
Example Sentences
- The government decided to impose new taxes on luxury goods.
- It is unfair to impose your opinions on others without listening.
- The teacher will impose strict rules during the exam.
- They plan to impose a curfew to ensure public safety.
- Don’t impose your schedule on me, I have my own plans.
On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impose, such as: abate, aid, appoint, assess, bleed, burden, charge.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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