Definitions
force somebody to do something
Word origin
From Middle English compellen, borrowed from Middle French compellir, from Latin compellere, itself from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”). Displaced native Old English nīedan.
Used in a sentence
“The shepherds compelled the stray sheep into the fold as night began to fall.”
“She had one of those perfect faces, which irresistibly compel the soul of a man.”
“Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Force to act”6 letters
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