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as in forced, involuntary

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compelled

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past tense of compel

Synonyms & Antonyms of compelled (Entry 2 of 2)

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
  • public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide

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“Compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelled. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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