Synonyms of compelled

compelled 1 of 2

adjective

as in forced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forced
• coerced
• unwilled
• nonvoluntary
• involuntary
• enforced
• will-less
• compulsory
• mandatory
• required
• necessary
• ordered
• obligatory
• nonelective

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• willing
• voluntary
• volunteer
• volitional
• optional
• discretionary
• uncoerced
• elective
• unforced
• self-imposed
• spontaneous
• instinctive
• freewill
• impulsive
• unpremeditated

compelled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of compel

as in obliged

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forced
• obliged
• obligated
• coerced
• drove
• pressured
• impelled
• constrained
• pressed
• intimidated
• impressed
• blackmailed
• dragooned
• made
• bullied
• muscled
• sandbagged
• blackjacked
• threatened
• cowed
• hectored
• browbeat
• dragged
• shamed
• badgered
• twisted one's arm
• menaced
• terrorized
• bulldozed
• harassed
• hounded
• high-pressured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• let
• allowed
• permitted
• convinced
• moved
• induced
• satisfied
• argued
• won (over)
• persuaded
• talked (into)
• prevailed (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compelled

Verb

The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024

Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision. —Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

If granted, Lindell will be compelled to submit the financial records or face contempt of court. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

The pandemic compelled universities to invest significantly in digital tools and technology to facilitate remote learning. —Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

For example, some of the world’s biggest shipping companies were compelled to divert in costly detours after the Yemeni Houthi group attacked ships heading toward Israeli ports. —Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

The measure builds upon Australia’s 2021 News Media Bargaining Code, which originally compelled tech companies to establish revenue-sharing arrangements with local media organizations. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024

Last December, Gomez felt compelled to publicly defend her then-six-month relationship to online naysayers. —Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

Punjabi finished a bachelor’s degree in marketing and finance in 1993, only to be compelled to find a job outside the film industry, which had been hard hit by an economic downturn. —Gloria Haraito, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024