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| AM |
a system of varying a radio signal's amplitude so as to impose the signal on a carrier wave; amplitude modulation. [1/2 definitions] |
| bend |
to impose a strain on; distort. [1/10 definitions] |
| condition |
to impose restricting provisions on. [1/9 definitions] |
| FM |
a system of varying a radio signal's frequency so as to impose the signal on a carrier wave; frequency modulation. [1/2 definitions] |
| foist |
to impose or force (an undesirable person or thing) upon another. [1/2 definitions] |
| gun control |
the practice or policy of enacting and enforcing laws that impose stricter regulations on the sale, possession, and use of guns. |
| inflict |
to impose. [1/2 definitions] |
| levy |
to impose the levy of; collect. [1/4 definitions] |
| mulct |
to impose a fine or forfeit on, as a punishment. [1/3 definitions] |
| penalize |
to impose a disadvantage or handicap on. [1/3 definitions] |
| punish |
to impose a penalty on (someone) for a real or imagined offense. [2/4 definitions] |
| put |
to impose. [1/5 definitions] |
| regiment |
to impose rigid, authoritarian order upon. [1/4 definitions] |
| reimpose |
combined form of impose. |
| segregate |
to enforce or impose racial, religious, or similar separation in. [1/6 definitions] |
| straiten |
to impose hardships, restrictions, or limitations, esp. financial ones, on. |
| surtax |
to impose an additional tax on; add a surtax to. [1/3 definitions] |
| tax |
to impose a tax on. [1/6 definitions] |
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