Synonyms of impresses

impresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of impress

as in impressions

a perceptible trace left by pressure

the stamp left a smudgy impress on the paper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impressions
• imprints
• prints
• marks
• stamps
• signs
• dents
• indentations
• hollows
• indents
• indentures

impresses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of impress

1

as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• influences
• impacts
• touches
• strikes
• inspires
• reaches
• sways
• bothers
• interests
• involves
• fascinates
• attracts
• tells (on)
• dazzles
• moves
• disturbs
• gets to
• enthralls
• concerns
• penetrates
• enthrals
• worries
• ravishes
• engages
• enraptures
• stirs
• captivates
• enchants
• troubles
• plagues
• afflicts
• tries
• upsets
• entrances
• pierces
• harasses
• perturbs
• transports
• carries away
• stresses
• colors
• biases
• bewitches
• pesters
• smites
• distresses
• allures
• flusters
• agitates
• wrings
• biasses
• disquiets
• charms
• harries
• discomposes
• discomforts
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• palls
• tires
• jades
• underwhelms

2

as in etches

to produce a vivid impression of

impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etches
• engraves
• instills
• ingrains
• infuses
• imprints
• imbues
• brands
• engrains
• inculcates
• infixes
• implants
• stamps
• sets
• enroots
• fixes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliterates
• erases
• blots out
• expunges

3

as in compels

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compels
• coerces
• obliges
• forces
• obligates
• drives
• intimidates
• constrains
• impels
• pressures
• makes
• presses
• blackmails
• muscles
• bullies
• threatens
• shames
• browbeats
• dragoons
• sandbags
• twists one's arm
• bulldozes
• terrorizes
• drags
• blackjacks
• high-pressures
• cows
• hectors
• harasses
• menaces
• badgers
• hounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allows
• permits
• lets
• argues
• moves
• induces
• satisfies
• convinces
• talks (into)
• prevails (on or upon)
• wins (over)
• persuades

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impresses

Verb

While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025

The property impresses with on-site Mediterranean cuisine at Le Bizazz and an enviable art collection, complete with a sculpture room. —AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025

If Ward impresses as a rookie and provides anything close to the stat line above, Ayomanor can be the rookie wideout no one saw coming. —Jake Ciely, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025

Like most parts of his game, his efficiency needs buffing, but the volume still impresses. —Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025

Preply impresses thanks to its competitive prices, outstanding selection of languages, and superb quality of tutors. —PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025

This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025

The former Calle 13 member impresses her sensitivity to this piece, originally written by Orlando Brito and popularized in 1975 by the great Héctor Lavoe, giving it new life with her powerful, dramatic voice, accompanied by street guitars and harsh, aggressive chords that captivate the listener. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025

Someone else who impresses head coach Joe Mazzulla in training camp and the preseason? —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025