Associations to the word «Foist» - Word Associations Network

Noun

FOIST, verb. (transitive) To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.

FOIST, verb. (transitive) To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit.

FOIST, verb. (transitive) To pass off as genuine or worthy.

FOIST, noun. (historical slang) A thief or pickpocket.

FOIST, noun. (obsolete) A light and fast-sailing ship.

FOIST OFF, verb. (transitive) To fraudulently pass (goods, or ideas) on to.

FOIST OFF, verb. (transitive) To lie to; tell a lie to.

FOIST, verb. To force onto another; "He foisted his work on me".

FOIST, verb. Insert surreptitiously or without warrant.

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Friedrich Nietzsche