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Foist Meaning

To force onto someone unfairly.

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Foist

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Simple meaning

What does Foist mean?

To force onto someone unfairly.

Dictionary definition

To force someone to accept something unwanted or dishonest.

Example sentences

Foist in a sentence

easy

Do not foist your chores onto others.

medium

The seller tried to foist a broken item on the buyer.

hard

Foist suggests pushing something on someone in an unfair or unwanted way.

Synonyms

Words like Foist

imposeTo force something on someone.
forceRelated word that supports the meaning of foist.
Antonyms

Opposite words

offer freelyTo give a real choice.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foist, depending on context.
Word family

Foist word family

Base word

foist

verb

foisting

Action form of foist.

Related words
force impose unwanted push
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