compel

US /kəmˈpel/
UK /kəmˈpel/
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1.

obligar, forzar

force or oblige (someone) to do something

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The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
La ley obligará a los empleadores a proporcionar seguro médico.
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He felt compelled to confess his crime.
Se sintió obligado a confesar su crimen.
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forcecoercemakeobligerequire
2.

imponer, provocar

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

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The evidence compelled a verdict of guilty.
La evidencia impuso un veredicto de culpabilidad.
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His passion for justice compelled him to act.
Su pasión por la justicia lo impulsó a actuar.
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bring aboutproduceeffectcreateinduce
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compelling