feel compelled

idiom

: to feel required (to do something)
I felt compelled to leave.

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The tension now is built around whether the agnostic Joanne will feel compelled to convert to Judaism, and how that decision impacts Noah’s career aspirations. Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025 At the same time, Harrell has found some people feel compelled to donate just a couple of dollars to online strangers because there is a sense of community in giving. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 When something demands immediate action, victims feel compelled to respond before verifying claims or consulting attorneys, which is exactly what fraudsters count on. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025 No one should feel compelled to force it in order to maintain peace. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feel compelled

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“Feel compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20compelled. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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