📦foist

verb
/fɔɪst/

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

Example Sentences

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

Example Expressions

foist upon

Synonyms

impose, force, thrust, inflict, burden

Antonyms

accept, receive, embrace

Collocations

foist upon, foist onto, foist an idea, foist responsibility

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