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Imposing

/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/

To establish or apply by authority.

📖 Definitions of "Imposing"

verb
  1. 1

    To establish or apply by authority.

    "Congress imposed new tariffs."

  2. 2

    To be an inconvenience (on or upon)

    "I don't wish to impose upon you."

  3. 3

    To enforce: compel to behave in a certain way

    "Social relations impose courtesy"

  4. 4

    To practice a trick or deception (on or upon).

adjective
  1. 1

    Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

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