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

For decades, Section 280E has imposed heavy tax burdens on cannabis operators, often resulting in effective tax rates far higher than those of other industries. — Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Any move by him to waive sanctions on Russian individuals or entities will be met with criticism, as would a decision not to impose tariffs on China for buying Russian gas. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

But new speed restrictions, imposed without notice remotely by code, contributed to multiple mission failures. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

How, Joseph Félix Badio wanted to know, could Joseph impose Christian Emmanuel Sanon on Haiti as president? — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing impose

• impose (on or upon)