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Learn the meaning of compel with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
compel
(verb)
compel
(verb)
Meaning
to force someone to do something
Example
"The teacher had to compel the students to complete their assignments on time."
Synonyms
forcecoerceoblige
Antonyms
allowpermitdissuade
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'compellere', meaning to drive together.
Related word forms
verb: compelled
noun: compulsion
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