English Synonym Finder

imposition

Definitions

The action or process of imposing something, such as a tax, rule, or penalty.

An excessive or uncalled-for requirement or burden placed on someone.

A trick or deception practiced upon someone.

Examples

I hope it is not too much of an imposition to ask you to look after my cat for the weekend.

The new tax was viewed by many citizens as an unfair imposition on their limited income.

Synonyms

burden encumbrance infliction intrusion tax levy constraint

Antonyms

relief freedom liberation exemption gift benefit assistance