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enforces

VERB

put a rule, plan in force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish administer apply carry out implement impose invoke prosecute reinforce require sanction

STRONG

administrate coerce commandeer compel constrain demand dictate discharge dragoon drive effect emphasize exact execute exert expect extort fortify fulfill goad hound impel incite lash make necessitate oblige perform press spur strain stress strong-arm support urge whip wrest

WEAK

crack down egg on force upon insist on lean on put into effect put screws to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease halt not finish refuse stop

STRONG

check delay deter disapprove discourage dissuade fail forget give ignore leave alone let go lose miss neglect prevent release repress

WEAK

abandon disregard drop forego give up overlook

Example Sentences

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He has vowed to ensure the city enforces its laws.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“That is a risky game with a president who has clear expectations and enforces them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Polymarket told the BBC it "sets, maintains, and enforces the highest standards of market integrity", adding that it "proactively" works with regulators and law enforcement to do so.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

While Vietnam's law is a regulatory milestone, analysts said its impact would depend on how the government enforces it and on what guidance it issues on implementation.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Let us look at them both, and see how the former enhances the latter, and enforces the duty of fraternal forgiveness.

From Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses by Cross, Joseph