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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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

One avenue being considered is having the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, which enforces the U.S.’s anti-money-laundering and counterterrorism financing laws, collect the information, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

And since it both writes and enforces its own laws, it can ban a federation — and, by extension, its national teams — from any and all competitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

"Before you commit yourself on that point, just tell me who or what enforces obedience with a triangular knife?—Let her alone!"

From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia