Synonyms for imposed
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : im-pohz |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpoʊz |
Top 10 synonyms for imposed Other synonyms for the word imposed
- burden
- command
- compel
- constrain
- decree
- encroach
- enjoin
- exact
- fix
- force upon
- horn in
- infringe
- intrude
- lade
- lay
- lay down
- lay down the law
- levy
- move in on
- oblige
- obtrude
- ordain
- order
- place
- prescribe
- presume
- promulgate
- put
- put foot down
- read riot act
- require
- saddle
- take advantage
- trespass
- visit
- wish
- wreak
- wreck
Définition of imposed
Origin :- late 14c., "to lay (a crime, etc.) to the account of," from Old French imposer "put, place; impute, charge, accuse" (c.1300), from assimilated form of in- "into, in" (see in- (2)) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Sense of "to lay on as a burden" first recorded 1580s. Related: Imposed; imposing.
- verb set, dictate
- The task now imposed upon him was a most distasteful and unwelcome one.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- We have sought no territory and we have imposed our will on none.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- He imposed strict restraint on the gods whom he had made captive.
- Extract from : « The Babylonian Legends of the Creation » by British Museum
- At any rate, he imposed most successfully upon the mother of Allis.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- I warn you, then, that I have imposed upon you a difficult, a dangerous task.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- It seemed to me that it was not quite that, but I could not then define what the sentiment was which imposed this wish on me.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- You have imposed upon a nature which you knew to be confiding and unsuspicious.
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
- They stammered and entreated, at their wit's end when a fine was imposed upon them.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Upon them as upon aliens their tribute is imposed, partly by the Sarmatians, partly by the Quadians.
- Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus
- I was annoyed at their indiscretion, and imposed silence on them.
- Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan
Antonyms for imposed
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