compel

US /kəmˈpel/
UK /kəmˈpel/
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1.

contraindre, obliger

force or oblige (someone) to do something

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The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
La loi obligera les employeurs à fournir une assurance maladie.
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He felt compelled to confess his crime.
Il se sentait contraint d'avouer son crime.
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forcecoercemakeobligerequire
2.

imposer, provoquer

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

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The evidence compelled a verdict of guilty.
Les preuves ont imposé un verdict de culpabilité.
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His passion for justice compelled him to act.
Sa passion pour la justice le poussa à agir.
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bring aboutproduceeffectcreateinduce
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compelling