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foist vs introduce

introduce vs foist

foist and introduce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foist No No Yes No
introduce No No Yes No
As verbs, introduce is a hypernym of foist; that is, introduce is a word with a broader meaning than foist:
  • foist: insert surreptitiously or without warrant
  • introduce: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
Other hypernyms of foist include enclose, inclose, insert, put in, stick in.
foist (verb) introduce (verb)
insert surreptitiously or without warrant be a precursor of
to force onto another place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
put before (a body)
cause to come to know personally
furnish with a preface or introduction
bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
put or introduce into something
bring something new to an environment
bring in or establish in a new place or environment
bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
Difference between foist and introduce

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