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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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Shameful pride compels me to say there are only about 300 players in the Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

This compels them to explain the risks of crypto and go the extra mile to educate clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The law also compels AI to send break reminders every three hours to users under 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

It can be done by changing the content of communication, by making a message so memorable that it sticks in someone’s mind and compels them to action.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell