compel

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Synonyms: copel, coppel, comper, comped, compl, compes, comptel, coypel, comcel, compen, compet

Antonyms: copel, coppel, comper, comped, compl, compes, comptel, coypel, comcel, compen, compet

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|archaic|literally}} To [[drive]] [[together]], [[round up]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[overpower]]; to [[subdue]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[force]], [[constrain]], or [[coerce]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To forcefully or powerfully motivate (a course of action).
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To have a strong, irresistible force (on someone or something).
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[exact]], [[extort]], (make) [[produce]] by [[force]].
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To force to yield; to overpower; to subjugate.
8. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To gather or unite in a crowd or company.
9. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To call forth; to summon.

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