Compelled
Meant and compelled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Meant" instead an adjective "Compelled".
Nearby Words: compel, compelling
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Rika was originally meant to be Nei herself, as was said by Tohoru Yoshida in an interview; conflict within the staff compelled him to make subtle alterations to keep Rika in.
Source: Video Game / Phantasy Star - The compelled ghosts in Shaman Blues, who only want a bit of extra power, and instead get turned into abominations meant to maim and kill on their new mistress' wishes.
Source: And I Must Scream / Literature -
For the Evulz: The killer is an unusual example: he admits that he felt compelled to murder people, but his Knight Templar tendencies meant he believed all of his victims had to be people who deserved to die.
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