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compelled
UK
/kəmˈpɛld/
US
/kəmˈpɛld/
Used attributively to mean ‘forced’ or ‘obliged’; functions as the lemma in this part of speech.
Translations
She felt compelled to speak out against the injustice.
Elle s’est sentie obligée de dénoncer cette injustice.
The defendant’s compelled confession was later ruled inadmissible.
La confession contrainte de l’accusé a ensuite été jugée irrecevable.
Definitions
She felt compelled to speak out against the injustice.
The defendant’s compelled confession was later ruled inadmissible.
compelled
Past Simple
compelled
Past Simple
compelled
Past Participle
compelling
ing-form
UK
/kəmˈpɛl/
US
/kəmˈpɛl/
Translations
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
Les règles strictes du professeur contraignent les élèves à terminer leurs devoirs à temps.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
Les preuves étaient si accablantes qu'elles ont obligé le jury à rendre un verdict unanime.
Additional translations
Definitions
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
The film's emotional intensity compels viewers to reflect on their own lives.
Definitions
The detective presented a compelling case that captivated the jury.
compelled
The past participle "compelled" can function adjectivally to describe a state of being obliged or driven (e.g., "feeling compelled").
Translations
He felt compelled to apologize for his sudden outburst.
Il s'est senti contraint de s'excuser pour son éclat soudain.
He felt compelled to apologize for his sudden outburst.
Il s'est senti obligé de s'excuser pour son éclat soudain.
Definitions
He felt compelled to apologize for his sudden outburst.