Synonyms for

Enforcing

Verb / eˈnfɔ:rsɪŋ / Another word for enforcing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Enforcing means to make sure people follow a rule or law.

Synonyms & similar words

impose exempt enforce apply implement implementing enacting administering applying executing imposing upholding maintaining observing following obeying keeping regulating controlling governing

Synonyms by register

Formal

implementing executing administering upholding

Informal

making sure seeing to it keeping tabs on

Literary

commanding dictating

Antonyms

neglecting ignoring allowing permitting waiving disregarding omitting

Common collocations

  • enforcing the law
  • enforcing rules
  • enforcing compliance
  • enforcing discipline
  • enforcing standards
  • enforcing a ban
  • enforcing the contract

Word family

noun enforcement
verb enforce
adjective enforceable

Usage note

Enforcing implies making sure that rules, laws, or obligations are obeyed. It often carries a connotation of authority and potential consequences for non-compliance.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher is enforcing the school's dress code.
  2. The security guard is enforcing the no smoking policy.
  3. The referee is enforcing the rules of the game.
  4. The boss is enforcing the company's safety regulations.
  5. The mayor is enforcing the city's noise ordinance.

Quotes

  • The law is not enforced by angels but by men who have the power to enforce it.
  • We must enforce the law, and we must enforce our borders.
  • The law cannot be enforced when everyone is an offender.

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