Compel and Command

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Compel

Compel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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Command is a synonym for compel in demand topic. In some cases you can use "Command" instead a verb "Compel".

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

Command

Command verb - To issue orders to (someone) by right of authority.

Usage example: the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness

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Antonyms for Command

Compel is a synonym for command in demand topic. Sometimes you can use "Compel" instead a verb "Command", if it concerns topics such as order, rule.

Nearby Words: commanding, commanded, commander, commandment, commandant

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loyalty	compel loyalty	command loyalty
people	compel people	command people
unit	compel unit	command unit
men	compel men	command men
Other words: dead, anyone, obedience, spirits, servants, powers, zombies, dragons.

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