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Synonyms & Antonyms : Compel





Compel



( Verb )


His conscience compelled him to confess.

Synonyms:

Bind

Coerce

Drive

Oblige

Constrain

Force

Necessitate

Contextual Examples:

Our government has done well to amend the constitution to bind citizens to Fundamental duties while they enjoy Fundamental Rights.

There is found an element of coercion in establishing state authority in every country.

With some embarrassment she felt constrained to point out his mistake.

You are not obliged to answer these questions, but it would help us if you do.

Antonyms:

Acquit

Induce

Allure

Contextual Examples:

The court acquitted the accused of all charges after examining the evidence.

Instead of compelling the people to family planning it is desirable to induce them to it through proper media like the radio and T.V.

Family planning can be presented in such a way that the couples at large are allured to it in their own interests.




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