Synonyms for

Imposed

Verb / ˌɪˈmpəʊzd / Another word for imposed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to establish something as a rule or requirement, often by force

Synonyms & similar words

bringdown inflict levy impose enforce visit enforce mandate require dictate prescribe compel obligate demand enact establish institute set inflict imprint apply clamp fix levy

Synonyms by register

Formal

enforced dictated legislated mandated

Informal

forced pushed slapped on laid down

Literary

laid upon thrust upon burdened

Antonyms

voluntary optional unforced freely chosen spontaneous self-directed

Common collocations

  • imposed upon
  • imposed by
  • imposed restrictions
  • imposed taxes
  • imposed order
  • imposed silence
  • imposed will

Word family

noun imposition
verb impose
adjective imposed
adverb imposingly

Usage note

Often used with 'upon' or 'on' to indicate something being placed on someone or something else. It carries a sense of authority or lack of choice for the recipient.

Example sentences

  1. The government imposed a curfew during the pandemic.
  2. The school imposed a dress code policy.
  3. The company imposed a new rule on break times.
  4. The coach imposed a strict training schedule on the athletes.
  5. The boss imposed a deadline for the project.

Quotes

  • Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting. - Henry James
  • The imposition of silence is as great a crime as the imposition of speech. - Mehmet Murat ildan

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