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compelled

S2 W2

BrE /kəmˈpɛlɪd/ AmE /kəmˈpelɪd/

adjective en → es

1 FORCED [attributive, predicative] B2

forced to do something because of a law, rule, or situation

obligado, forzado

  • be compelled by sth

Collocations compelled to do something · compelled by the law

  • The company was compelled by law to make changes.

    La empresa fue obligada por ley a hacer cambios.

2 DRIVEN [attributive, predicative] C1

strongly motivated or driven to do something, often because of personal feelings or beliefs

impulsado, motivado

  • be compelled by sth

Collocations compelled to do something · compelled by a sense of duty

  • She felt compelled to help the homeless.

    Ella se sintió impulsada a ayudar a los sin hogar.