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compel
[kuhm-pel]
verb (used with object)
to force or drive, especially to a course of action.
His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.
to secure or bring about by force.
to force to submit; subdue.
to overpower.
Archaic., to drive together; unite by force; herd.
verb (used without object)
to use force.
to have a powerful and irresistible effect, influence, etc.
compel
/ kəmˈpɛl /
verb
to cause (someone) by force (to be or do something)
to obtain by force; exact
to compel obedience
to overpower or subdue
archaic, to herd or drive together
Other Word Forms
- compellable adjective
- compellably adverb
- compellent adjective
- compeller noun
- compellingly adverb
- precompel verb (used with object)
- uncompellable adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of compel1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
And I understand why many patriots on our side find this compelling, because it is certainly true that terrorists just like those who struck on Oct.
Chamber of Commerce and other business groups argues that the mandated climate disclosures violate the First Amendment by compelling business to speak on an intensely controversial subject.
That agreement, signed by a Boring executive in 2022, was intended to compel the company to comply with state water pollution laws.
“Those capable of looking past short-term market noise may find compelling opportunities to establish or add to positions during temporary pullbacks.”
The senator’s bill, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, ill-advisedly proposes that a government agency, via compelled arbitration, should impose labor contracts on employers who fail to reach prompt agreements with the union.
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