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com⋅pel

[kuh

m-pel]

verb, -pelled, -pel⋅ling.

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–verb (used with object)

1.	to force or drive, esp. to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.

2.	to secure or bring about by force.

3.	to force to submit; subdue.

4.	to overpower.

5.	Archaic. to drive together; unite by force; herd.

–verb (used without object)

6.	to use force.

7.	to have a powerful and irresistible effect, influence, etc.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME compellen (< AF) < L compellere to crowd, force, equiv. to com- com- + pellere to push, drive

Related forms:

com⋅pel⋅la⋅ble, adjective

com⋅pel⋅la⋅bly, adverb

com⋅pel⋅lent, adjective

com⋅pel⋅ler, noun

com⋅pel⋅ling⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. constrain, oblige, coerce. Compel, impel agree in the idea of using physical or other force to cause something to be done. Compel means to constrain someone, in some way, to yield or to do what one wishes: to compel a recalcitrant debtor to pay; Fate compels us to face danger and trouble. Impel may mean literally to push forward, but is usually applied figuratively, meaning to provide a strong motive or incentive toward a certain end: Wind impels a ship. Curiosity impels me to ask. 3. overpower, bend.

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Main Entry: com·pel
Pronunciation: k&m-'pel
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: com·pelled; com·pel·ling
: to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure and esp. by authority or law compel the defendant to testify> compelled by, the original understanding of the fourteenth amendment's equal protection clause —Railroad H. Bork>

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