compel
BrE /kəmˈpɛl/ AmE /kəmˈpel/
verb en → es
past compelled pp compelled ing compelling
to force someone to do something, especially by using authority or power
obligar, forzar a alguien a hacer algo
- compel somebody to do something
Collocations compel someone to testify · compel someone to pay
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The court compelled him to testify.
El tribunal lo obligó a declarar.
to make someone feel that they must do something, because of strong feelings or beliefs
hacer sentir que alguien debe hacer algo
- compel somebody to do something
Collocations compel someone to act · compel someone to believe
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His conscience compelled him to speak out.
Su conciencia lo obligó a hablar.