impress
The word “impress” has 2 syllables: im-press
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈprɛs/
What is synonym and antonym for impress?
In the thesaurus, “impress” has 111 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impress along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impress
- affect
- afflict
- agitate
- allure
- attract
- badger
- bewitch
- bias
- blackjack
- blackmail
- bother
- brand
- browbeat
- bulldoze
- bully
- captivate
- carry away
- charm
- coerce
- color
- compel
- concern
- constrain
- cow
- dazzle
- dent
- discomfort
- discompose
- disquiet
- distress
- disturb
- drag
- dragoon
- drive
- enchant
- engage
- engrain
- engrave
- enrapture
- enroot
- enthral
- enthrall
- entrance
- etch
- fascinate
- fix
- fluster
- force
- get to
- harass
- harry
- hector
- high-pressure
- hollow
- hound
- imbue
- impact
- impel
- implant
- impression
- imprint
- inculcate
- indent
- indentation
- indenture
- infix
- influence
- infuse
- ingrain
- inspire
- instill
- interest
- intimidate
- involve
- make
- mark
- menace
- move
- muscle
- obligate
- oblige
- penetrate
- perturb
- pester
- pierce
- plague
- press
- pressure
- ravish
- reach
- sandbag
- set
- shame
- sign
- smite
- stamp
- stir
- strain
- stress
- strike
- sway
- terrorize
- threaten
- touch
- transport
- trouble
- try
- upset
- worry
- wring
Antonyms for impress
- allow
- argue
- blot out
- bore
- convince
- erase
- expunge
- induce
- jade
- let
- move
- obliterate
- pall
- permit
- persuade
- satisfy
- tire
- underwhelm
- weary
Meanings of impress
- noun
- The act of impressing.
- An impression; an impressed image or copy of something.
- A stamp or seal used to make an impression.
- An impression on the mind, imagination etc.
- Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp.
- A heraldic device; an impresa.
- The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed.
- verb
- To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
- To make an impression, to be impressive.
- To produce a vivid impression of (something).
- To mark or stamp (something) using pressure.
- To produce (a mark, stamp, image, etc.); to imprint (a mark or figure upon something).
- To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate.
- To compel (someone) to serve in a military force.
- To seize or confiscate (property) by force.
Example Sentences
- He hoped to impress the judges with his unique design.
- Her kindness and sincerity never failed to impress everyone she met.
- They tried to impress their guests by cooking an elaborate meal.
- The stunning performance managed to impress even the toughest critics.
- He wanted to impress his boss with his creative proposal.
On this page you'll find 130 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impress, such as: affect, afflict, agitate, allow, allure, argue, attract.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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