compelled; compelling
Definition of compel
1
: to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly
Hunger compelled him to eat. The general was compelled to surrender.
2
: to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure
Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill.
3
archaic
: to drive together
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The first known use of compel was in the 14th century
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