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compelled

UK
/kəmˈpɛld/
US
/kəmˈpɛld/

Translations

compelledpast participle
Used attributively to mean ‘forced’ or ‘obliged’; functions as the lemma in this part of speech.
obligéAu sens d’« obligé de faire quelque chose »; registre courant.
She felt compelled to speak out against the injustice.
Elle s’est sentie obligée de dénoncer cette injustice.
contraintAu sens de « forcé par la contrainte »; contexte juridique ou formel.
The defendant’s compelled confession was later ruled inadmissible.
La confession contrainte de l’accusé a ensuite été jugée irrecevable.
compelverb

compelled

Past Simple

compelled
Past Simple
compelled
Past Participle
compelling
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpɛl/
US
/kəmˈpɛl/
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
captiverAu sens d’exercer une forte attraction sur l’attention.
Synonyms
necessitate
urge
drive
oblige
coerce
force
require
mandate
Antonyms
dissuade
discourage
prevent
compelpast participle

compelled

The past participle "compelled" can function adjectivally to describe a state of being obliged or driven (e.g., "feeling compelled").
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

compelledpast participle
Feeling obliged or driven by an irresistible force or inner conviction to do something.
She felt compelled to speak out against the injustice.
Produced or achieved through coercion; forced.
The defendant’s compelled confession was later ruled inadmissible.
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.
compelpast participle
Feeling obliged or forced; driven by a strong internal urge.
He felt compelled to apologize for his sudden outburst.
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