compel

verb
UK: /kəmˈpel/
US: /kəmˈpel/

  1. To force someone to do something.

    1. The law can compel people to attend court.
    2. A sudden snowstorm may compel drivers to reduce speed and be more careful.

  2. To produce a strong feeling or reaction.

    1. Her arguments compelled me to change my mind.
    2. The speaker's charisma and passion compelled the audience's attention.

Synonyms

coerce oblige urge require force
compel adjective

  1. Present participle of compel.

    1. He is compelling them to follow the rules.
    2. The evidence is compelling the jury to make a decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compel" in English means: To force someone to do something., To produce a strong feeling or reaction..

The phonetic transcription of "compel" is /kəmˈpel/ in British English and /kəmˈpel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compel": coerce, oblige, urge, require, force.

Example usage of "compel": "The law can compel people to attend court.". More examples on the page.