Compel and Thrust

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

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

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

Thrust verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Usage example: the cat thrust her paw under the couch, trying to reach her toy mouse

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Compel and thrust are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compel" instead a verb "Thrust".

Nearby Word: thrusting

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