compel | Definition of compel

Synonyms and Antonyms of compel

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide

Synonyms of compel

blackjack, coerce, constrain, dragoon, drive, force, impel, impress, make, muscle, obligate, oblige, press, pressure, sandbag

Words Related to compel

browbeat, bulldoze, bully, cow, hector, intimidate

blackmail, high-pressure, menace, shame, terrorize, threaten

badger, harass, hound

Phrases Synonymous with compel

twist one's arm

Near Antonyms of compel

allow, let, permit

argue, convince, induce, move, persuade, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)