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

The arbitration was later dismissed, but FKA twigs (whose legal name is Tahliah Barnett) brought a lawsuit against LaBeouf seeking a court order that would block him from enforcing portions of the NDA. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

Those rules will be enforced by sheriff’s deputies and Sacramento police officers. — Haley Parsley july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Until then, Kalshi's top enforcement officer said, the company will keep enforcing rules itself. — Luke Garrett, NPR, 9 July 2026

Play’s rules may be enforced, but play is not like life’s other dramas. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026