Compel and Impel

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Compel

Compel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.
Usage example: public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide
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Impel is a synonym for compel in force topic. In some cases you can use "Impel" instead a verb "Compel", when it comes to topics like activity, convince, exhort, motivate. popular alternative
Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

Impel

Impel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.
Usage example: I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Compel is a synonym for impel in force topic. You can use "Compel" instead a verb "Impel", if it concerns topics such as activity, prompt, convince, exhort. popular alternative

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