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

Despite government pledges to restore order, large portions of the mining sector remain effectively controlled by non-government figures, who regulate access to sites, impose informal taxes and oversee extraction and transport networks. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

Israel and Egypt have imposed varying degrees of a blockade on Gaza since Hamas seized power from rival Palestinian forces in 2007. —ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026

Iran has imposed tolls on shipping in the strait where 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas move. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

The residents, who include a large percentage of seniors and disabled people, plan to ask the commission at a hearing Saturday to impose a five-year schedule on Sun that limits annual increases to a quarter-percent above inflation. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing impose

• impose (on or upon)