Synonyms of enforces

enforces

verb

present tense third-person singular of enforce

as in implements

to carry out effectively

the duty of the police is to enforce the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implements
• applies
• executes
• administers
• fulfills
• enacts
• invokes
• upholds
• renders
• cites
• observes
• prosecutes
• effects
• effectuates
• brings about
• legislates
• honors
• promulgates
• discharges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• disregards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enforces

Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The Orwellian parallels and Cold War overtones are strong on this particular planet, where a hive-mind entity enforces conformity through mass surveillance and zero-tolerance punishments. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Azmeri Haque Badhon plays the salon owner who enforces the beauty standard on Zaineen, including a scene of facial injections that Hossain says mirrors treatment common in Bangladeshi salons. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

With that designation, the owner has a responsibility to maintain the property and the commission enforces that responsibility. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

An output stage resolves any conflicts between separate commands, enforces strict equipment safety boundaries, and routes the signals directly to the reactor. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Executive leadership must distinguish between structure that creates operational clarity and structure that merely enforces control. — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Then, in June, the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces the integration mandate, issued a legal opinion taking a similar position — essentially aligning itself with the plaintiffs in the case. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Size, breed and number of pets Ask whether the hotel enforces a weight or size restriction. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026