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COMPELLED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word compelled. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word compelled. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for COMPELLED

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constrained
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking spontaneity; not natural

driven
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• compelled forcibly by an outside agency

• urged or forced to action through moral pressure

• strongly motivated to succeed

forced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• produced by or subjected to forcing

adjective satellite

• forced or compelled

• made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency

• lacking spontaneity; not natural

impelled
verbv
adjective satellite

• urged or forced to action through moral pressure

obliged
verbv
adjective satellite

• under a moral obligation to do something

coerced
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

influenced
verbv
noun

• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

• causing something without any direct or apparent effort

• a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

• the effect of one thing (or person) on another

• one having power to influence another

verb

• have and exert influence or effect

• shape or influence; give direction to

• induce into action by using one's charm

necessitated
verbv
verb

• require as useful, just, or proper

• cause to be a concomitant

pressured
adjectiveadj
noun

• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

• a force that compels

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

• an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• exert pressure on someone through threats

urged
verbv
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

obligate
verbv
adjective

• restricted to a particular condition of life

verb

• force somebody to do something

• commit in order to fulfill an obligation

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

oblige
verbv
verb

• force somebody to do something

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• provide a service or favor for someone

Best Hypernyms For COMPELLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for compelled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
ask cause demand get have induce involve make necessitate need postulate require stimulate take
Phrases (1)
call for

Alternatives for CONSTRAINED

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