Synonyms of impose

impose

verb

im-ˈpōz 

as in to levy

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty

that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levy
• charge
• fine
• put
• assess
• exact
• lay
• penalize
• inflict
• compel
• extort
• tax
• force
• excise
• coerce
• dock
• wrest
• gouge
• wring
• wreak
• reimpose
• squeeze
• mulct
• bleed
• skin
• milk
• shake down
• set
• reapply
• relay
• fleece

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminish
• lessen
• remit
• abate
• ignore
• forgive
• release
• disregard
• excuse
• condone
• pardon
• gloss (over)
• gloze (over)

Examples of impose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, Smith is skeptical that the tariffs imposed on imports by both Biden and Trump before him will resolve the geopolitical tension. —Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024

These are necessary to reduce the budget deficit, which is projected to balloon to more than 6% of the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) this year, far above the 3% ceiling imposed on European Union member countries. —Katya Soldak, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports in 2018, most of which Biden retained. —Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024

That law follows similar national legislation Beijing imposed in 2020 to quell huge anti-government protests. —Ani Freedman, Fortune Asia, 16 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing impose

• impose (on or upon)