Amerce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈmɝs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Amerce is a verb meaning (transitive) To impose a fine on; to fine.
Meaning
(transitive) To impose a fine on; to fine.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To punish; to make an exaction.
Example Sentences
The person, in whose house the conventicle met, was amerced a like sum.
But I'll amerce you with so strong a fine That you shall all repent the loss of mine:
Thou know'st thou art naked! Must the time Come thou shalt be amerced for sins unknown,
The fellows of his crime, the followers rather (Far other once beheld in bliss), condemn'd For ever now to have their lot in pain, Millions of Spirits for his fault amerc't
Word Forms
- amerces
- amercing
- amerced
- amercy
Synonyms for amerce
Depending on context, synonyms include castigate, penalize, chasten, chastise, correct, gruel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assess, level, summon, have, toll, empose.
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