Synonyms of enforce

enforce

verb

in-ˈfȯrs 

as in to implement

to carry out effectively

the duty of the police is to enforce the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implement
• apply
• execute
• administer
• fulfill
• enact
• invoke
• prosecute
• effect
• render
• observe
• uphold
• bring about
• effectuate
• cite
• honor
• legislate
• promulgate
• discharge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• neglect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enforce

But Anand points out it's used to enforce civil rights protections. — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

The network also has argued that the FCC is selectively enforcing the rule, as its January guidance did not address talk radio, where conservative hosts routinely feature political candidates, including Talarico’s Republican opponent, Ken Paxton. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Zero-trust measures can support continuous authentication and authorization for every agent action, while capabilities like policy as code can enforce deterministic execution and create machine-readable guardrails. — Ismail Amla, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Silver Diner is asking a court to enforce a 10-year sublease that would allow the restaurant to continue operating at the airport. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026