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Synonyms & Antonyms of impelling
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in compelling, striking
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- absolute,
- categorical
- (also categoric),
- clear,
- plain,
- unambiguous,
- unequivocal
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impelling
verbpresent participle of impel
Synonyms & Antonyms of impelling (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to set or keep in motion
- gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
- I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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