Synonyms of impose

impose 1 of 2

verb (1)

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)

impose (on or upon)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to use

to take unfair advantage of

thanks for offering your own bed, but I wouldn't dream of imposing on you and will be perfectly happy on the couch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• use
• play (on or upon)
• exploit
• abuse
• leverage
• manipulate
• walk on
• capitalize (on)
• trade on
• cash in (on)
• milk
• pimp
• work
• cheat
• mistreat
• jerk around
• stick
• skin
• fleece
• overcharge
• soak
• bleed
• commercialize
• commodify

Phrases Containing impose

• impose (on or upon)