Compel
Compel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.
Subpoena and compel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subpoena" instead a verb "Compel".
Nearby Words: compelling, compelled
Subpoena
Subpoena verb - Serve or summon with a subpoena.
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Synonyms for Subpoena
Compel and subpoena are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compel" instead a verb "Subpoena".
Nearby Words: subpoenaed, subpoenaing
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