compel

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de forcer ou de pousser quelqu'un à faire quelque chose, souvent sous la pression ou par nécessité.

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.

   Contraindre, forcer

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

   Synonymescoerceconstraindriveforceimpelmakeobligepressurerequire

   Antonymesallowdeterdiscouragedissuadefreeletliberatepermitrelease

2. Evoke a strong reactionB2formal

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

   Provoquer une forte réaction

   • 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.

   Synonymesattractcommanddrawelicitevokeinspireprovoke