Synonyms of enforcing

enforcing

verb

present participle of enforce

as in implementing

to carry out effectively

the duty of the police is to enforce the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implementing
• applying
• executing
• administering
• fulfilling
• enacting
• upholding
• invoking
• effecting
• prosecuting
• observing
• rendering
• citing
• honoring
• bringing about
• effectuating
• legislating
• promulgating
• discharging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• disregarding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enforcing

Lawsuits have accused Lyft of failing to perform more thorough background checks on prospective drivers, maintaining in-car surveillance and enforcing zero-tolerance policies against drivers. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Disability rights advocates fear the changes to special education oversight weaken the federal safety net for autistic students and others with disabilities, making these systems more confusing when families need help enforcing students’ rights. — Claire Sibonney, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

This exemplifies a reactive legal framework that pursues accountability in hindsight rather than enforcing prevention at the front end. — Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

Disability rights advocates fear the changes to special education oversight weaken the federal safety net for autistic students and others with disabilities, making these systems more confusing when families need help enforcing students' rights. — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Even if a player finds the money and courage to hire lawyers and battle billion-dollar organizations, the bill imposes unnecessary hurdles to enforcing their rights. — U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

On July 19, at least seven cafes and restaurants in Tehran were closed down for not enforcing the mandatory hijab, according to human rights group HRANA. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

New York City began enforcing new registration requirements in 2023 that further restricted Airbnb-style rentals of entire homes or apartments for stays of less than 30 days. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

The other three majors have guardrails in place, from enforcing resales at face value to not permitting them at all. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026