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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There is, however, a model to focus global attention on the ghost fleets, thereby significantly enhancing international cooperation and consolidating uneven efforts to enforce sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Experts say such a change would be difficult to enforce and even chill free speech by limiting which guests programs can book.

From Los Angeles Times

Colbert put it plainly on air: CBS was “unilaterally enforcing” guidance that had not been made law.

From Salon

"We looked, and we can't find one example of this rule being enforced for any talk show interview, not only for my entire late-night career, but for anyone's late-night career, going back to the 1960s."

From Barron's

Many legal and media experts have said a stricter application of the rule would be hard to enforce and could stifle free speech.

From Los Angeles Times

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