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

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Santa enforces his regime of goodness through lists and surveillance.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilson’s case could have far-reaching implications because it is the first that could determine whether schools can enforce liquidated damage clauses.

From Los Angeles Times

Justice Department officials have said they are enforcing the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002.

From The Wall Street Journal

That means restoring real competition, enforcing antitrust laws and investing in rural America.

From MarketWatch

Another issued the following day created the White House Faith Office to enforce religious liberty protections and support faith-based initiatives.

From Salon

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