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What is "compel" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 25-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does compel mean in English? Meaning of compel definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "compel" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "compel": force somebody to do something

Verb

  • Meaning: force somebody to do something
  • Example: We compel all students to fill out this form
  • Synonyms: compel obligate oblige
  • Hyponyms: apply clamor coerce condemn enforce force hale implement impose pressure shame squeeze thrust walk
  • Hypernyms: cause get have induce make stimulate

    • Meaning of "compel": necessitate or exact

    Verb

  • Meaning: necessitate or exact
  • Example: the water shortage compels conservation
  • Synonyms: compel
  • Hypernyms: ask call for demand involve necessitate need postulate require take

    • Synonyms:

    urge, oblige, necessitate, impel, constrain, exact, enforce, bulldoze, make, drive, coerce, restrain, squeeze, hustle, dragoon, concuss, crack down, make necessary, put the arm on, put the chill on, shotgun, throw weight around, turn on the heat,

    Antonyms:

    dissuade, block, delay, deter, hinder, impede, obstruct, leave alone, discourage, halt, stop, check,

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    compel in English: compel
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