compelling

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb force somebody to do something
  2. verb necessitate or exact
  3. adjective driving or forcing

Etymology

By surface analysis, compel + -ing.

Synonyms

compel, oblige, obligate

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
induce
Narrower (hyponyms)
walk, enforce, force, coerce, shame

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