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compel

verb

/kəmˈpɛl/

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

compel attention

force, drive, oblige, pressure, coerce

dissuade, discourage, prevent

compel someone, compel obedience, compel action, compel attention

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

To stain, especially with blood.

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone