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compel

/kəmˈpɛl/

Translations

compelverb

compelled

Past Simple

compelled

Past Participle

compelling

Gerund

/kəmˈpɛl/

The law can compel citizens to pay taxes.

Закон может принуждать граждан платить налоги.

The teacher tried to compel the students to complete their homework.

Учитель пытался заставить учеников выполнить домашнее задание.

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compelverb

To force or drive someone to do something.

The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.

To bring about something by the use of force or pressure.

The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.

To exert a strong, irresistible influence on; to demand attention or action.

The film's emotional intensity compels viewers to reflect on their own lives.