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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A final decision could take months or even years, and while the ICJ has no means of enforcing its decisions, a ruling in favour of The Gambia would heap more political pressure on Myanmar.

From Barron's

The president has yet to explain how the government plans to implement or enforce the cap, which he said would start Jan. 20.

From Barron's

The U.S. and Starlink have resisted enforcing the ban beyond cutting off terminals identified by Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

And there are already questions around how on earth it will be enforced - Grok only came under the spotlight because it was publishing its output on X.

From BBC

Dawda Jallow said that "its words will be meaningless unless they are acted upon and enforced" in the case of Myanmar.

From BBC

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