 impose |
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| 1. | [ verb ] compel to behave in a certain way | |
| Synonyms: | enforce | |
| Examples: | "Social relations impose courtesy" |
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| Related terms: | compel carry enforcement | |
| 2. | [ verb ] impose something unpleasant | |
| Synonyms: | inflict visit bring_down | |
| Examples: | : "The principal visited his rage on the students" |
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| Related terms: | communicate order clamp give intrude foist infliction imposition | |
| 3. | [ verb ] impose and collect | |
| Synonyms: | levy | |
| Examples: | "levy a fine" |
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| Related terms: | charge tax fine lay toll distrain reimpose tithe imposition | |
| Similar spelling: |
imposed imposter imposture impost impostor imposing impasse |
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