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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of compel form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Driven; forced.

   "I do believe state policymakers are very compelled to address those early years."

Synonyms

All synonyms

boundforcedobliged

Example

More examples

"Hunger compelled the boy to steal money from the cash register."

Related phrases

compelled speech

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