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From the verb compel: (⇒ conjugate)
compelled is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past; v past p

compel
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Sense: Verb: force

Synonyms:

force , make , coerce, drive , oblige, impel, bully , push , goad, enforce , necessitate, intimidate, domineer, bind , dictate, railroad (informal), browbeat, constrain

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