IMPELLED Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word impelled. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IMPELLED
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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 | ||||||||