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: May 31, 2024
\FOIST\ verb
What It Means
Foist, which is almost always used with on or upon, is used when someone forces another person to accept something, usually something that is not good or is not wanted. Foist can also mean “to pass off as genuine or worthy.”
// I don’t want to foist anything on you, but if you like this old quilt you’re welcome to have it.
// Faulty parts have been foisted on unwitting car owners.
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