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Definition of Compel
1. Verb. Force somebody to do something. "They compel him to write the letter"; "We compel all students to fill out this form"
Exact synonyms: Obligate, Oblige
Specialized synonyms: Force, Thrust, Walk, Coerce, Force, Hale, Pressure, Squeeze, Clamor, Condemn, Shame, Apply, Enforce, Implement, Enforce, Impose
Generic synonyms: Cause, Get, Have, Induce, Make, Stimulate
Causes: Act, Move
Derivative terms: Compulsion, Obligation, Obligation
Specialized synonyms: Force, Thrust, Walk, Coerce, Force, Hale, Pressure, Squeeze, Clamor, Condemn, Shame, Apply, Enforce, Implement, Enforce, Impose
Generic synonyms: Cause, Get, Have, Induce, Make, Stimulate
Causes: Act, Move
Derivative terms: Compulsion, Obligation, Obligation
2. Verb. Necessitate or exact. "The water shortage compels conservation"
Definition of Compel
1. v. t. To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to force; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical or moral force.
2. v. i. To make one yield or submit.
Definition of Compel
1. to urge forcefully [v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Compel
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