compel

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kəmˈpɛl/

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• Hyphenation: com‧pel

Verb

Plain form compel

Third-person singular compels

Past tense compelled

Past participle compelled

Present participle compelling

1. (old, no longer used) To drive together, round up.
2. (transitive) If you are compelled to do something, you are forced to do it.
   • Synonym: force

Related words

• compelling