Compel and Lure

Compel

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

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Lure and compel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lure" instead a verb "Compel".

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

Lure verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

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Compel and lure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compel" instead a verb "Lure".

Nearby Words: lured, luring

character	compel character	lure character
guy	compel guy	lure guy
woman	compel woman	lure woman
people	compel people	lure people
Other words: men, someone, guard, target, humans, women, criminals, victims, zombies, Adam.

The flat is a space ship searching for a compatible pilot, using images of humans in distress to lure people in and compel them to take control of the craft, usually with grisly consequences.

Source: Treacherous Spirit Chase

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