Definitions

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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While this decision was enforced by the Covid pandemic, they can see the humour in being the couple that met online and married online.

From BBC

When Sinner and Spizzirri took to court at about 12:30 for the second match on Laver, chair umpire Fergus Murphy reminded the players about the protocols which could be enforced.

From BBC

Also, it strictly enforces conduct that other theaters have forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times

The equal-time rule has been around for decades but rarely has been enforced in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

He led the African National Congress in its struggle against apartheid - a system of legally enforced racism - and was released from prison in 1990.

From BBC

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