Foist implies deception or force. It carries an underlying sense of wrongdoing or trickery. He tried to foist the blame on his colleague.
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Social Interaction
Used when someone pressures another into accepting something undesired, often in social or work settings. Don't let them foist their workload onto you.
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Subtle Pressure
Foist doesn't always mean openly forced; it can be done in a sneaky or subtle manner. She foisted her duties onto the interns without them realizing.