enforce

[en-fawrs, -fohrs] / ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /

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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But the bloc’s ability to enforce the ban will be hampered by the network of storage terminals, middlemen and refineries that obscure the origin of fuel flowing into the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They fear that if they enforce the hijab, there will be another uprising,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he wonders if the islands would have the power to enforce it, especially when foreign interests want to extract minerals year-round.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the years, as she travelled the world to raise awareness of her husband's case, she became an outspoken critic of enforced disappearances.

From BBC

Santa enforces his regime of goodness through lists and surveillance.

From Los Angeles Times

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