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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A spokesman for the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces advertising laws, declined to comment on the Journal’s findings, citing the agency’s policy of not commenting on potential investigations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

U.S. law generally enforces a quiet period for 40 days after the IPO during which time the company and any of the underwriters are prohibited from any communications on the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

He has vowed to ensure the city enforces its laws.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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

The Universe enforces it in the same manner.

From All Men are Ghosts by Jacks, L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall)