compel

• Verb, das ausdrückt, jemanden zu etwas zu zwingen oder ihn unter Druck oder aus Notwendigkeit dazu zu bringen, etwas zu tun.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing or driving someone to do something, often through pressure or necessity.

1. Force or obligeB2formal

   To force someone to do something, often by using authority, pressure, or necessity.

   Zwingen

   • The law compels all citizens to pay taxes.
   • He felt compelled to tell the truth.
   • The circumstances compelled her to resign from her position.

   Synonymecoerceconstraindriveforceimpelmakeobligepressurerequire

   Antonymeallowdeterdiscouragedissuadefreeletliberatepermitrelease

2. Evoke a strong reactionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone, often admiration or respect.

   Starke Reaktion hervorrufen

   • Her performance compelled the audience to give a standing ovation.
   • The story compels readers to reflect on their own lives.
   • His dedication to the cause compels admiration from everyone.

   Synonymeattractcommanddrawelicitevokeinspireprovoke