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compel
[ kuhm-pel ]
verb (used with object)
- to force or drive, especially to a course of action:
His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.
Synonyms: , ,
- to secure or bring about by force.
- to force to submit; subdue.
Synonyms: ,
- to overpower.
- Archaic. to drive together; unite by force; herd.
verb (used without object)
- to use force.
- to have a powerful and irresistible effect, influence, etc.
compel
/ əˈɛ /
verb
- to cause (someone) by force (to be or do something)
- to obtain by force; exact
to compel obedience
- to overpower or subdue
- archaic.to herd or drive together
Derived Forms
- dzˈ, noun
- dzˈ, adjective
- dzˈ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- dz··· adjective
- dz··· adverb
- dz··Գ adjective
- dz·· noun
- dz··Բ· adverb
- ·dz· verb (used with object) precompelled precompelling
- un·dz··· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of compel1
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Example Sentences
He added the fact the video was intended as political satire but repurposed as “very compelling, visceral” propaganda by Trump highlighted the risk of AI-generated video.
“Robina’s films embody this — distinct, compelling and often made in collaboration with the people around her.”
Frayne's health troubles compelled him to take a two-year break from his career.
But now that he's in foreign custody, officials claim, they cannot be compelled to do anything to bring him back.
Handler attributed the slower business to the lack of compelling releases, noting that the upcoming second quarter looks “extremely strong” compared with last year.
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