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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

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make laws

We make laws to make ourselves feel safe.

From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2026

The article allowed the state its own constitution, a separate flag and freedom to make laws.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024

In general, it works like this: State legislators make laws for their states that are enforced by state police or state patrol or other local law enforcement.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2024

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

Stanton held firm and pointed out that “the power to choose rulers and make laws, was the right by which all others could be secured.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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