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 | ||