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imposing

[ im-poh-zing ]

adjective

  1. very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.:

    Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



imposing

/ ɪˈəʊɪŋ /

adjective

  1. grand or impressive

    an imposing building

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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲԱ, noun
  • ˈDzԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·DziԲ· adverb
  • ·DziԲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of imposing1

First recorded in 1645–55; impose + -ing 2
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But administration officials also described the prison as imposing punishment on criminals.

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Judge Paul Thomas KC told Swansea Crown Court he was imposing the order not as punishment, but for "ongoing, probably lifelong, medical help".

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And on Wednesday, 12 states sued the Trump administration for “illegally imposing” tax hikes on Americans through tariffs.

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“Here, the school board is imposing indoctrination on these children.”

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Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the US plans to use tariff negotiations to pressure dozens of countries into imposing new barriers on trade with China.

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