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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When law enforcement officers asked for more roadblocks and more officers to enforce the blocks, their director denied their request.

From Literature

Brown said the government had doubts about whether a new offence could be "adequately enforced", raising particular concerns over online activity.

From BBC

Ofcom has not commented on any such plans, saying its job is "to enforce the rules as they stand".

From BBC

He’s worried that the actions of the federal agents will spill over into anger at local cops enforcing local laws, leading to even more chaos.

From Los Angeles Times

Local activists also blame Pakistani security forces for enforced disappearances - Islamabad denies the allegations.

From BBC

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