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To be forced or strongly urged to do something.
Examples
She felt compelled to apologize after the argument.
The new law compelled factories to reduce emissions.
Public outrage compelled the city council to reopen the investigation.
Despite his doubts, he was compelled to sign the contract.
The manager compelled the staff to attend the training, even though many were reluctant.
Similar words
necessitate
oblige
coerce
coerced
obligated
bound
force
required
under pressure
drive
Meanings
Examples
She compelled her team to finish the project before the deadline.
The new law compelled factories to reduce emissions.
Peer pressure compelled him to try the risky stunt.
The manager compelled the staff to attend the training, even though many were reluctant.
Public outrage compelled the city council to reopen the investigation.
A sudden storm compelled the hikers to seek shelter.
Similar words
force
coerce
oblige
press
drive
necessitate
Examples
She felt compelled to apologize after the argument.
He was compelled by his conscience to return the lost wallet.
The witness was compelled to testify in court.
Employees are compelled to follow the safety protocols.
Despite his doubts, he was compelled to sign the contract.
She seemed compelled to laugh at the joke, even though it was inappropriate.
Similar words
obligated
forced
bound
required
under pressure
coerced
FAQ
What does compelled mean?
It means being forced or strongly urged to do something.
How is compelled used as a verb?
As a verb it means to make someone do something by pressure, authority, or necessity.
How is compelled used as an adjective?
It describes a person who feels they must act because of pressure, law, or a strong internal urge, making them feel obligated.
What are some synonyms for compelled as a verb?
Synonyms include force, coerce, oblige, press, drive, and necessitate.
What are the different forms of the verb compel?
The base form is compel, the third-person singular is compels, and the present participle is compelling.
How do you form the present participle of compel?
Add –ing to get compelling.
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