Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

IMPELLED Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word impelled. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word impelled. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
impelimpelsimpellerimpelling

Best Alternative Words for IMPELLED

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
driven
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• compelled forcibly by an outside agency

• urged or forced to action through moral pressure

• strongly motivated to succeed

encouraged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• inspired with confidence

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

goaded
verbv
adjective satellite

• compelled forcibly by an outside agency

induced
verbv
adjective

• brought about or caused; not spontaneous

motivated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• provided with a motive or given incentive for action

stirred
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

adjective satellite

• emotionally aroused

• set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend

coerced
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

compelled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• force somebody to do something

• necessitate or exact

incited
verbv
verb

• To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

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

instigated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provoke or stir up

• serve as the inciting cause of

persuaded
verbv
verb

• win approval or support for

• cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

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

prodded
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

verb

• to push against gently

• urge on; cause to act

• poke or thrust abruptly

prompted
verbv
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

propelled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to move forward with force

• give an incentive for action

pushed
verbv
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

triggered
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

• a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

verb

• put in motion or move to act

• release or pull the trigger on

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

Best Hypernyms For IMPELLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for impelled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
cause displace do make move

Alternatives for DRIVEN

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen