Synonyms of impose

impose

verb

im-ˈpōz 

as in to levy

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty

that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levy
• charge
• fine
• put
• assess
• exact
• lay
• penalize
• inflict
• compel
• extort
• tax
• force
• excise
• coerce
• dock
• wrest
• gouge
• wring
• wreak
• reimpose
• squeeze
• mulct
• bleed
• skin
• milk
• shake down
• set
• reapply
• relay
• fleece

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminish
• lessen
• remit
• abate
• ignore
• forgive
• release
• disregard
• excuse
• condone
• pardon
• gloss (over)
• gloze (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impose

The City Council imposed a 150-day moratorium on new data-center applications in June while officials study infrastructure capacity, environmental concerns and potential policy changes. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Milei also announced plans to impose economic penalties aimed at stopping the development of the Sea Lion oil project, a major offshore oil development roughly 220 kilometers (137 miles) north of the Falkland Islands. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Right now, local governments don’t have a choice but to impose the tax. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

That sense of propriety was partly imposed upon him by his father, who, in covering up John’s misdeed, placed an albatross around his son’s neck, demanding his conformity to a narrow sort of principle. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing impose

• impose (on or upon)