Synonyms for

Imposition

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

Definition

Imposition means the act of forcing someone to accept something or to put a burden on someone.

Synonyms & similar words

infliction burden demand requirement obligation tax levy assessment charge fee tariff duty constraint coercion pressure compulsion enforcement insistence necessity exaction penalty

Example sentences

  1. The imposition of a curfew was necessary to prevent crime.
  2. The new tax was an imposition on the citizens.
  3. The company's policy was an imposition on their employees.
  4. The teacher's imposition of punishment was too harsh.
  5. The government's imposition of regulations caused controversy.

Quotes

  • The imposition of silence is not censorship, it is decency.
  • The imposition of a tax is an act of force.
  • The imposition of good order is the foundation of all good things.

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