compel
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/kəmˈpɛl/
English
Definitions
verb
- To drive together, round up
- To overpower; to subdue.
- To force, constrain or coerce.“Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions.”
- To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
Related words
Synonyms
obligerequirecommandobligateenforcecoerceconstraincoerciveforcibleforcedimposegetinducepersuadeprevailconvince
Associated
subpoenaarbitrationtestifydiscloseobediencetestimonyassentcomplyplaintiffdisclosureabandoncompliance