imposed

im-posed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Forced something unwelcome to be accepted or put in place.

  2. 2.

    Required someone to pay a tax, penalty, or duty.

  3. 3.

    Took advantage of someone by demanding attention or accommodation.

Related words

Antonyms: lifted, removed
See also: enforced, mandated, required
Synonyms: enforced, established, inflicted

Etymology

From Latin imponere (to place upon), from in- (upon) + ponere (to put).