compel

US /kəmˈpel/
UK /kəmˈpel/
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1.

compelir, obrigar

force or oblige (someone) to do something

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The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
A lei compelirá os empregadores a fornecer seguro de saúde.
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He felt compelled to confess his crime.
Ele se sentiu compelido a confessar seu crime.
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forcecoercemakeobligerequire
2.

compelir, provocar

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

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The evidence compelled a verdict of guilty.
A evidência compeliu um veredito de culpado.
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His passion for justice compelled him to act.
Sua paixão pela justiça o compeliu a agir.
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bring aboutproduceeffectcreateinduce
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compelling