Compel and Satisfy

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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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Antonyms for Compel
Satisfy is an antonym for compel.
Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

Satisfy

Satisfy verb - To put a complete end to (a physical need or desire).
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Antonyms for Satisfy
Compel is an antonym for satisfy.
Nearby Words: satisfaction, satisfied, satisfying
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Common collocations

desire compel desire satisfy desire
woman compel woman satisfy woman
people compel people satisfy people
anyone compel anyone satisfy anyone
Other words: spirits, everyone, women.
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