compel

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: com-pel (2)
English Definition

To force or oblige someone to do something.

Example Sentence

The rain compelled us to stay indoors.

US IPA /kษ™mหˆpel/
UK IPA /kษ™mหˆpel/

Synonyms

force oblige coerce pressure constrain

Antonyms

discourage dissuade stop