Compel and Intimidate

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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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Intimidate is a synonym for compel. In some cases you can use "Intimidate" instead a verb "Compel".

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

Intimidate

Intimidate verb - To make timid or fearful by or as if by threats.

Usage example: refusing to be intimidated by the manager's harsh stare, I demanded my money back

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Compel is a synonym for intimidate in frighten topic. You can use "Compel" instead a verb "Intimidate".

Nearby Words: intimidating, intimidation

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character	compel character	intimidate character
guy	compel guy	intimidate guy
people	compel people	intimidate people
someone	compel someone	intimidate someone
Other words: time, guard, hell, target, anyone, everyone, humans, victims, members.

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