Meaning of the word compel in English

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compel

US /kəmˈpel/

UK /kəmˈpel/

force or oblige (someone) to do something

Example:

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The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.

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He felt compelled to confess his crime.

Synonym:

force coerce make oblige require

bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure

Example:

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The evidence compelled a verdict of guilty.

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His passion for justice compelled him to act.

Synonym:

bring about produce effect create induce

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