Compelled
Turned and compelled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turned" instead a verb "Compelled".
Nearby Words: compel, compelling
Both words in one sentence
- 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 his violation of the Guest Right, the Rat Cook was not only turned into a rat but compelled to eat his kin.
Source: Sacred Hospitality - He turned in roles in scores of schlocky films, and would always note to his son that because the studios and government felt compelled to try to screw him over at every opportunity, he could do the same thing to make money on projects that were beneath his star power.
Source: Money, Dear Boy
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