compelled

[US]/[kəmˈpɛld]/
[UK]/[kəmˈpɛld]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to force or oblige (someone) to do something.; to feel obliged to do something.; to drive or urge forward.
adj.compelled to do something; obliged.

Phrases & Collocations

compelled to act

compelled speech

compelled silence

compelled by duty

compelled choice

compelled witness

compelled participation

compelled agreement

compelled behavior

compelled response

Example Sentences

i was compelled to help after seeing her distress.

the evidence compelled the jury to find him guilty.

he felt compelled to speak out against the injustice.

the company was compelled by law to make changes.

she was compelled by a sense of duty to volunteer.

the artist was compelled to express his inner feelings.

we were compelled to leave early due to the storm.

the situation compelled a swift and decisive response.

he was compelled by curiosity to investigate further.

the novel's ending compelled me to reflect on life.

the difficult questions compelled him to reconsider his stance.

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