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English verb: enforce | |||
| 1. | enforce (social) ensure observance of laws and rules | ||
| Samples | Apply the rules to everyone. | ||
| Synonyms | apply, implement | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | compel, obligate, oblige | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | execute, execute, run | ||
| Antonyms | exempt, relieve, free | ||
| 2. | enforce (social) compel to behave in a certain way | ||
| Samples | Social relations impose courtesy. | ||
| Synonyms | impose | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | compel, obligate, oblige | ||
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