compel
verbHow many syllables in compel?
There are 2 syllables in the word compel.Divide compel into syllables:
com · pel
How to pronounce compel:
Definition of compel:
- compel (verb):
- force somebody to do something.
- to force (to be or do something)
- to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly
Synonyms for compel:
act
apply
blackmail
bulldoze
bully
cause
clamor
coerce
condemn
constrain
dragoon
drive
enforce
force
get
hale
have
hustle
impel
impose
impress
induce
intimidate
make
move
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Antonyms for compel:
abash
advise against
aid
alienate
allow
answer
arrest
assist
avert
avoid
balk
baulk
be mean
block
bore
bridle
calm
caution
caution against
censure
check
close
condemn
constrain
contain
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