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compels

VERB

force to act

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constrain enforce exact impel necessitate oblige urge

STRONG

bulldoze coerce concuss dragoon drive hustle make restrain squeeze

WEAK

crack down make necessary put the arm on put the chill on shotgun throw weight around turn on the heat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissuade

STRONG

discourage halt leave alone stop

WEAK

block check delay deter hinder impede obstruct

Example Sentences

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A subpoena compels a party to release specified internal documents or information.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The State of the Union can be messy and frequently doesn’t live up to the hype, yet it compels the chief executive—and his critics—ultimately to address themselves to the source of American power, the people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

It’s an unfortunate talent that has profound power in the era of social media, where the ability to perform often compels people far more than facts.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025

We stick close to the walls as we approach, but the frenzy from the blackout compels the guards to rush from their posts to secure the Mess and the Hub.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed