Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compelled
verb
/kəmˈpɛld/
Definition
To be forced to do something.
Examples
- She felt compelled to apologize after realizing her mistake.
- He was compelled by the law to testify in court.
- The situation compelled him to make a difficult decision.
Meaning
The state of being driven or obligated to act in a certain way, often against one’s will.
Synonyms
- forced
- obliged
- driven
- impelled
- motivated
