verb
- to force someone to accept or deal with something unwanted
Usage: past tense of ‘foist’; often used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’
Examples
- The company foisted new responsibilities on employees without extra pay.
- She foisted her old furniture upon her younger sister.
- The politician foisted his unpopular policies on the voters.
- They foisted the blame for the mistake on the intern.
- The salesman foisted an expensive warranty on the unsuspecting customer.
- He foisted his personal problems upon his coworkers.