IMPOSED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

imposed

verb

past tense of impose

as in charged

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving

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Recent Examples of imposed Sanders noted that the president’s proclamation, which imposed a partial travel ban on holders of Antigua and Barbuda passports, contained several factual errors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 And if the victim is younger than age 59½, an early withdrawal penalty of 10% may be imposed. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 July 2026 Daniel had to wait until June 9 for his court hearing, where a judge dismissed the charge related to his driver’s license and imposed a fine for his previous failure to appear at court. — Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 The agency didn’t immediately respond to TIME’s questions about the amount of the possible bond or which visa applicants it would be imposed on. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 July 2026 As Boshoff also reported, the king and the palace imposed some pretty strict restrictions on the famously attention-seeking Harry and Meghan for the reconciliation to take place. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Trump had under that law imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil to protest its prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro for trying to overturn his loss in a 2022 election. — Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 16 July 2026 This move effectively imposed a 17% antidumping duty on most tomato imports. — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 In response, Britain imposed the punitive Coercive Acts (1774), closing Boston Harbour and stripping Massachusetts of self-governance. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 July 2026

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Verb

He has been charged with criminal mischief and third degree criminal trespass.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026
His take on the legendary king of Ithaca is complex, physically visceral and dynamically charged.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of charged

Verb

The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including electrical equipment and machinery, are among the steepest tariffs his administration has levied against any country.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Permitting delays, burdensome regulatory processes and excessive fees levied by government all create the ideal conditions for stagnant housing production.

— Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026

Definition of levied

Verb

Young striker Jayden Danns needs to be assessed after feeling discomfort in his hamstring last week, while Kaide Gordon and Owen Beck are still undergoing rehab following injuries.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Moreover, the State Department did not consider Israel’s months-long pattern of obstructing aid; the department only assessed the volume of aid flowing when the report was being finalized.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of assessed

Verb

But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Having said his piece, Armand puts a pen and paper in Louis’s headless hand.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026