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foist

verb

/fɔɪst/

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

foist upon

impose, force, thrust, inflict, burden

accept, receive, embrace

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

to flatter or behave excessively subserviently toward someone for advantage

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

to give money, goods, or time to help a person or organization