make laws

VERB

enact

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish appoint decree determine establish execute formulate institute pass ratify

STRONG

command constitute dictate effect effectuate fix make ordain order proclaim railroad sanction set steamroll transact

WEAK

bring about carry through get the floor jam through make into law put in force put through railroad through vote favorably vote in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon deny fail miss refuse veto

STRONG

destroy disallow discourage disorganize dissuade forget halt ignore neglect prevent

WEAK

hinder repeal stop

Example Sentences

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We make laws to make ourselves feel safe.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

Legislation passed in March 2006 allowed the assembly to make laws in areas in which it was responsible, provided it got permission from both Houses of Parliament.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The candidates are vying to become one of 120 legislators in Sacramento who make laws for California’s 39 million residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Congress is considering several proposals to make laws governing new AI tools.

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Every man and woman shall have the right to vote for and stand as a candidate for all bodies which make laws.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

make laws

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