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impel

verb

/ɪmˈpɛl/

Meaning

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.

impel someone to act

drive, push, motivate, compel, urge

deter, discourage, dissuade

impel action, impel someone, impel change, impel decision

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a boundary or border.

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

to regard with disgust and hatred