No exact match translations found for 'compel' in kannada.
Word 'compel' in Other Languages
- compel in Assamese অসমীয়া
- compel in Bengali বাংলা
- compel in Bodo बड़ो
- compel in Dogri डोगरी
- compel in English
- compel in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- compel in Hindi हिन्दी
- compel in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- compel in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- compel in Konkani कोंकणी
- compel in Maithili মৈথিলী
- compel in Malayalam മലയാളം
- compel in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- compel in Marathi मराठी
- compel in Nepali नेपाली
- compel in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- compel in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- compel in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- compel in Santali
- compel in Sindhi سنڌي
- compel in Tamil தமிழ்
- compel in Telugu తెలుగు
- compel in Urdu اُردُو
Compel
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
English (UK): /kəmˈpɛl/
English (US): /kəmˈpɛl/
Definitions
- To force or oblige someone to do something.
- To drive or urge irresistibly.
- To bring about something through necessity or pressure.
Usage Examples
- The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
- His strong sense of justice compelled him to act.
- The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury’s verdict.
Etymology
Derived from Latin compellere, meaning "to drive together, urge, or force," from com- (together) + pellere (to drive).
Synonyms
- Force
- Oblige
- Coerce
- Drive
- Require
Antonyms
- Discourage
- Dissuade
- Free
- Release
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Contraindre | /kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃dʁ/ |
| German | Zwingen | /ˈtsvɪŋən/ |
| Spanish | Obligar | /oβliˈɣar/ |
| Portuguese | Compelir | /kõ.peˈlir/ |
| Italian | Costringere | /koˈstrindʒere/ |
| Chinese | 强迫 | /qiáng pò/ |
| Japanese | 強制する | /kyōsei suru/ |
| Russian | Заставлять | /zəstɐˈvlʲætʲ/ |
| Hindi | मजबूर करना | /məzbuːr kərnɑː/ |
| Bengali | বাধ্য করা | /badʰːɔ kɔɾa/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /kəmˈpɛl/
- American English: /kəmˈpɛl/
- Australian English: /kəmˈpɛl/
Historical Usage
The word "compel" has been used in legal, philosophical, and religious texts throughout history to denote forces, obligations, and divine commandments.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, the idea of compulsion is closely tied to social obligations, moral imperatives, and laws that shape behavior.
More Information
Compel is a powerful word often used in legal, social, and psychological contexts. It suggests an external force driving action, sometimes against one's will.