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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

Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.

to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass

to obtain or gain possession of something

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm