impost

The word “impost” has 1 syllable: impost

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɑːst/


What is synonym and antonym for impost?

In the thesaurus, “impost” has 33 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for impost along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for impost

Meanings of impost

  • noun
    1. A tax, tariff or duty that is imposed, especially on merchandise.
    2. The weight that must be carried by a horse in a race, the handicap.
    3. The top part of a column, pillar, pier, wall, etc. that supports an arch.

Example Sentences

  • The government introduced an impost on imported goods to protect local industries.
  • Traders had to pay an impost before their merchandise could enter the market.
  • The old city collected an impost from merchants passing through the gates.
  • Many citizens protested against the new impost on basic necessities.
  • The customs officer explained the rules about the impost clearly to the travelers.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms or another words to impost, such as: assessment, capitation, charge, custom, death tax, direct tax, duty.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

value-added tax

sales tax

death tax

tariff

tax

  • aggravate
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  • albatross
  • annoy
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  • assess
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  • bite
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  • brokerage
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  • charge duty
  • contribution
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  • criminate
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  • death tax
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  • direct tax
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  • estate tax
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  • hidden tax
  • impeach
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  • impose
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  • impost
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  • income tax
  • incriminate
  • inculpate
  • indict
  • inheritance tax
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  • levy
  • load
  • make demands on
  • millstone
  • nettle
  • obligation
  • onus
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  • overuse
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  • pain
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  • personal tax
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  • poll tax
  • pork barrel
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  • price
  • property tax
  • proportional tax
  • push
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  • rate
  • reproach
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  • require contribution
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  • sales tax
  • salvage
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  • sin tax
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  • supertax
  • surcharge
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  • tariff
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  • value-added tax
  • vex
  • weaken
  • wear out
  • weary
  • weigh
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  • weight
  • withholding tax

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