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Compel - Dictionary

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
FrenchContraindre/kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃dʁ/
GermanZwingen/ˈtsvɪŋən/
SpanishObligar/oβliˈɣar/
PortugueseCompelir/kõ.peˈlir/
ItalianCostringere/koˈstrindʒere/
Chinese强迫/qiáng pò/
Japanese強制する/kyōsei suru/
RussianЗаставлять/zəstɐˈvlʲætʲ/
Hindiमजबूर करना/məzbuːr kərnɑː/
Bengaliবাধ্য 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.

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