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单词 impose on someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to take advantage of (a person or quality)
I was afraid you'd think we were imposing on you.
Synonyms
intrude on
exploit
Casual workers are being exploited for very low wages.
take advantage of
use
Be careful she's not just using you.
trouble
abuse
He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.
bother
Most men hate the bother of shaving.
encroach on
horn in (informal)
trespass on
gate-crash (informal)
take liberties with
butt in on
presume upon
force yourself on
obtrude on
See impose

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abuse
Definition
to take advantage of dishonestly
He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.
Synonyms
exploit,
take advantage of,
manipulate,
misuse
in the sense of bother
Definition
a state of worry, trouble, or confusion
Most men hate the bother of shaving.
Synonyms
trouble,
problem,
worry,
difficulty,
strain,
grief (British, South Africa),
fuss,
pest,
irritation,
hassle (informal),
nuisance,
flurry,
uphill (South Africa),
inconvenience,
annoyance,
aggravation (informal),
vexation
in the sense of exploit
Definition
to take advantage of a person or situation for one's own ends
Casual workers are being exploited for very low wages.
Synonyms
take advantage of,
abuse,
use,
manipulate,
milk,
misuse,
dump on (slang),
ill-treat,
shit on (taboo, slang),
play on or upon

Nearby words of
impose on someone

  • importune
  • importunity
  • impose
  • impose on someone
  • impose something on or upon someone
  • imposing
  • imposition

Related terms of
impose on someone

  • impose something on or upon someone

Synonyms of 'impose on someone'

impose on someone

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