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

Ethisphere’s analysis of its 2024 culture surveys found that when managers frequently talk with employees about ethics, 88% believe their company enforces its non-retaliation policy. — Jim Carlough, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces antidiscrimination laws, also enforces a 180-day window for filing a complaint, but that can be extended to 300 days in cases covered by a state or local anti-discrimination law. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

From broader cultural debates, including race and equity, to how the league enforces its rules, there are certainly things the new WNBA commissioner will need to address next season and beyond. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The Judicial Qualifications Commission enforces an extensive code of conduct that takes a dim view of judges and candidates who lie about their opponents, disparage fellow judges, or deceive voters. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Israel enforces some of the strictest aviation security protocols in the world, after facing a history of hijackings and terminal attacks. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Wilson Rivera Espinosa was a safety specialist in CMPD’s passenger vehicle for hire unit, which administers and enforces city regulations involving the licensing, inspection and operation of passenger vehicles for hire in Charlotte. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

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