Imposed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /im-ˈpōz/ (verb) /ˌself-im-ˈpōzd/ (adjective) im·pose

Meaning & Definition of Imposed

Imposed (verb)

  1. to establish or apply by authority
  2. to establish or bring about as if by force
  3. to force someone to accept (something)

Imposed (adjective)

  1. imposed by oneself, voluntarily assumed

Imposed (noun)

  1. a psychological disorder that is characterized by the intentional feigning, exaggeration, or induction of the symptoms of a disease or injury in oneself or another and that is accompanied by the seeking of excessive medical care from various doctors and medical facilities typically resulting in multiple diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, and hospitalizations

Imposed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to establish or apply as a charge or penalty

    "that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving"

    similar: assessed, charged, exacted, fined, laid, levied, put
    related: docked, excised, mulcted, penalized, taxed, extorted, shook down, wrested, wrung, bled, fleeced, gouged, milked, skinned, squeezed, coerced, compelled, forced, inflicted, wreaked, set, reapplied, reimposed, relaid
    opposite: remitted
    near: abated, diminished, lessened, forgave, released, condoned, disregarded, excused, glossed (over), glozed (over), ignored, pardoned

Related Entry: Impose (verb)

Impose is a different word from Imposed. The synonyms below are for impose, not for imposed.

  1. to establish or apply as a charge or penalty

    "that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving"

    similar: assess, charge, exact, fine, lay, levy, put
    related: dock, excise, mulct, penalize, tax, extort, shake down, wrest, wring, bleed, fleece, gouge, milk, skin, squeeze, coerce, compel, force, inflict, wreak, set, reapply, reimpose, relay
    opposite: remit
    near: abate, diminish, lessen, forgive, release, condone, disregard, excuse, gloss (over), gloze (over), ignore, pardon

Related Entry: Impose (on or upon) (verb)

Impose (on or upon) is a different word from Imposed. The synonyms below are for impose (on or upon), not for imposed.

  1. to take unfair advantage of

    "thanks for offering your own bed, but I wouldn't dream of imposing on you and will be perfectly happy on the couch"

    similar: abuse, capitalize (on), cash in (on), exploit, leverage, milk, pimp, play (on or upon), use, work, trade on, walk on
    related: jerk around, manipulate, mistreat, bleed, cheat, fleece, overcharge, skin, soak, stick, commercialize, commodify

Related Entry: Self-imposed (adjective)

Self-imposed is a different word from Imposed. The synonyms below are for self-imposed, not for imposed.

  1. done, made, or given with one's own free will

    "if the candidates all follow self-imposed campaign-spending limits, government oversight is unnecessary"

    similar: freewill, uncoerced, unforced, volitional, voluntary, volunteer, willing
    related: discretionary, elective, optional, impulsive, instinctive, spontaneous, unpremeditated, conscious, deliberate, intentional, knowing, willful
    opposite: coerced, compelled, forced, involuntary, nonvoluntary, unwilled, will-less
    near: compulsory, enforced, mandatory, necessary, nonelective, obligatory, ordered, required

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Imposed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Imposed:

assessed, charged, exacted, fined, laid, levied, put

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Imposed

Words with the opposite meaning of Imposed:

remitted

Related Words for Imposed

docked, excised, mulcted, penalized, taxed, extorted, shook down, wrested, wrung, bled, fleeced, gouged, milked, skinned, squeezed, coerced, compelled, forced, inflicted, wreaked, set, reapplied, reimposed, relaid

Near Antonyms of Imposed

abated, diminished, lessened, forgave, released, condoned, disregarded, excused, glossed (over), glozed (over), ignored, pardoned

Word Forms of Imposed

Inflections: imposing, factitious disorders, factitious diseases

Derived words: imposer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Imposed

Middle French imposer, from Latin imponere, literally, to put upon (perfect indicative imposui), from in- + ponere to put position

First known use: 1581t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Imposed

Words & Phrases Containing Imposed

self-imposed

Frequently Asked Questions about Imposed

What does "Imposed" mean?

"Imposed" means to establish or apply by authority. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: to establish or apply by authority.

What is another word for "Imposed"?

Other words for "Imposed" include assessed, charged, exacted, fined, laid, levied and put. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Imposed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Imposed"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Imposed". Common alternatives include assessed, charged, exacted, fined, laid, levied and put.

What is the opposite of "Imposed"?

Antonyms of "Imposed" include remitted. Near antonyms include abated, diminished, lessened and forgave.

How do you use "Imposed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Imposed" in a sentence: "that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving".

Is "Imposed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Imposed" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Imposed" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Imposed"?

"Imposed" is pronounced /im-ˈpōz/ as a verb and /ˌself-im-ˈpōzd/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as im·pose.